The Intersection of Tobacco and Opioid Use Disorder: A Guide for Health Center Providers
Year Developed: 2022
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians PCAs
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with Health Promotion Council .
Resource Summary: The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the Health Promotion Council (HPC) have developed an issue brief for health center providers on the intersection of tobacco use disorder (TUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). The brief outlines the benefits of addressing TUD and OUD simultaneously and covers promising tools, resources and treatment options
Resource Details: The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the Health Promotion Council (HPC) have developed an issue brief for health center providers on the intersection of tobacco use disorder (TUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). The brief outlines the benefits of addressing TUD and OUD simultaneously and covers promising tools, resources and treatment options. Key steps for establishing treatment within normal primary care workflow are discussed.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Emerging Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Substance Use Disorders.
Keywords: Integrated Care, Opioids, Residents of Public Housing, Smoking Cessation.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.