Duke Smoking Cessation Program

TTS Tips

Bite-sized doses of practice-changing knowledge and treatment tips to help your patients quit tobacco for good

May 134 min read

‘It’s time to break up with Menthol.’

Addressing the use of menthol tobacco products is an important part of treating tobacco use. Menthol makes tobacco products more addictive,

Ask the Experts: Can I Bill for a Tobacco Cessation Visit?

Jennifer Greyber

Apr 153 min read

Ask the Experts: Can I Bill for a Tobacco Cessation Visit?

Reimbursement for tobacco treatment services can be complicated. We sat down with Jillian Dirkes, Program Manager of the Duke Smoking Cessat

Ask the Experts: How do I chose the right smoking cessation medication?

Rachael Joyner

Mar 253 min read

Ask the Experts: How do I chose the right smoking cessation medication?

With several medication options for treatment of tobacco dependence, I am often asked by patients and other healthcare providers, “How do I

Offering Tobacco Cessation is a Vital Part of Cancer Care

Jennifer Greyber

Nov 15, 20232 min read

Offering Tobacco Cessation is a Vital Part of Cancer Care

Don’t miss our upcoming FREE virtual CE training on strategies for talking to cancer patients about tobacco use on November 28, 2023,...

Ask the Experts: Is it helpful to use varenicline and nicotine patch together for smoking cessation?

Jennifer Greyber

Oct 31, 20232 min read

Ask the Experts: Is it helpful to use varenicline and nicotine patch together for smoking cessation?

by Marlena Parson, PMHNP-BC, Duke Smoking Cessation Program It's a well-known fact that quitting smoking can greatly improve health...

Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Improving Psychiatric Medication Effectiveness

Jennifer Greyber

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Improving Psychiatric Medication Effectiveness

Smoking cessation has long been heralded as a pivotal step towards better health and well-being.

Tobacco Treatment Specialists Across Healthcare: Spotlight on Outpatient Care

Jennifer Greyber

Feb 14, 20234 min read

Tobacco Treatment Specialists Across Healthcare: Spotlight on Outpatient Care

This occasional series highlights some of the practice areas where tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) work. In this post, we share tips...

New free CE Training: Strategies for Talking to Cancer Patients About Tobacco Use

Rachael Joyner

Nov 14, 20222 min read

New free CE Training: Strategies for Talking to Cancer Patients About Tobacco Use

Don’t miss this upcoming FREE, virtual CE training on November 29, 2022 about how to tailor your smoking cessation message for cancer...

Talking to Your Patients About Lung Cancer Screening

Rachael Joyner

Nov 7, 20223 min read

Talking to Your Patients About Lung Cancer Screening

Most lung cancers are caused by smoking, and many patients who use tobacco products are at high risk. Lung cancer screening helps catch...

Duke-UNC TTS Co-Director Employs Pre-Quit Treatment to Boost Success

Jennifer Greyber

Dec 14, 20211 min read

Duke-UNC TTS Co-Director Employs Pre-Quit Treatment to Boost Success

Adaptive treatment medication strategy a 'game-changer' Comprehensive, individualized tobacco treatment is a cornerstone of success in...

Jennifer Greyber

Feb 23, 20211 min read

Outcomes of the Duke-UNC TTS Virtual Training: SRNT Conference Poster

The blended format of our virtual training has increased accessibility to our course for healthcare professionals in NC and beyond.

Jennifer Greyber

Nov 9, 20202 min read

Meet the TTS Faculty: Dr. James Davis

Each of our program founders and faculty members brings a wealth of expertise and accomplishments to the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment...

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