Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training
Description:
A Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) credential is an indication of expert-level knowledge and skills in the evidence-based treatment of tobacco dependence and how to effectively treat a diverse population of tobacco users in multiple modalities.
Statewide CTTS Registry through WV Health Connection
Importance:
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Many clinicians are trained to provide tobacco treatment services but lack the time or resources to provide this service in day to day practice.
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Smokers who use evidence based behavioral counselling and/ or medications are over three times more likely to achieve long-term abstinence than those who do not.
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In the US, less than one third of smokers use any form of evidence-based treatment and less than 5% use the most effective treatment, evidence-based medication and counselling.
