HS 141 Nicotine Dependence Treatment

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Provides an overview of the science of nicotine addiction, how it is similar and different to other addictions, and the assessment tools and treatment planning suggested in integrating treatment. Covers pharmacological supports available to aid in treatment. Designed for the chemical dependency treatment professional and students in the Addiction Studies Program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the rationale for treating nicotine dependence in conjunction with treatment of other substances.
Discuss the science of nicotine dependence and how it is similar and different from other addictions.
Assess for nicotine dependence using tools and existing diagnostic criteria.
Conduct an intervention.
Develop a treatment plan for nicotine dependence.
Provide an overview of the various pharmacotherapies available to treat nicotine dependence.
Develop a lesson plan for including nicotine and secondhand smoke information for an education group.

Content Outline

Overview of Course Content and Introductions
Review of the Research and Data
- Nicotine dependence prevalence rates
- Physical impact of nicotine use
- Research on success of integrating nicotine treatment
Science of Nicotine Addiction and Dependence
- Nicotine’s effect on brain chemistry
- Similarities and differences of nicotine addiction compared to other substances
- Nicotine physiology and withdrawal effects
- Nicotine addiction cycle
Treatment of Nicotine Addiction
- Assessment - DSM-IV codes and Fagerstrom assessment tools
- Public Health Guideline’s 5 A’s model
- Two-pronged approach: behavioral and physiological
- Staged based treatment planning
- Education group lesson plans
Review of Pharmacotherapies
- Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs)
- Bupropion (Zyban)
- Varenicline (Chantix)
Policy and Systems Best Practices
- Ideal agency policy recommendations
- Best practice steps for agency integration of tobacco dependence treatment
Resources
- Quitlines
- Prescription assistance programs