Ask the Experts: Can a breastfeeding mother use nicotine replacement?
Learn about the safe use of nicotine replacement therapy while breastfeeding.
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TTS Tips
Bite-sized doses of practice-changing knowledge and treatment tips to help your patients quit tobacco for good
Jennifer Greyber
- Jun 24
- 4 min
Be an Ally in Tobacco Treatment
How to better address tobacco use and offer impactful treatment to members of the diverse LGBTQIA+ population June is Pride Month, a...
Jennifer Greyber
- May 13
- 4 min
‘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,
Rachael Joyner
- May 6
- 3 min
The Impact of Smoking and E-Cigarette Use on Asthma
Tobacco smoke is a common trigger for asthma attacks – both directly when inhaled and indirectly as secondhand smoke.
Jennifer Greyber
- Apr 29
- 5 min
Ask the Experts: How do I approach someone who isn’t ready to quit?
As tobacco treatment specialists, we often have to talk to people about their tobacco use who are not ready to quit.
Jennifer Greyber
- Apr 15
- 3 min
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
Rachael Joyner
- Mar 25
- 3 min
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
Jennifer Greyber
- Feb 5
- 4 min
4 Reasons to Exercise While Quitting Smoking
In addition to boosting heart health, exercise may help tobacco users quit. February is American Heart Month, a time to encourage individual
Jennifer Greyber
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Lani Callison
Creating magnetic and sustainable shifts in individuals, organizations and communities Lani Callison is a passionate and experienced...
Jennifer Greyber
- Dec 18, 2023
- 3 min
Research Roundup: Recent Publications by Duke-UNC TTS Faculty and Staff
Highlight of articles published by Duke-UNC TTS Training Program faculty and staff in 2022 and 2023.
Jennifer Greyber
- Nov 15, 2023
- 2 min
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,...
Jennifer Greyber
- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
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...
Jennifer Greyber
- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
The FDA’s Menthol Ban and Big Tobacco’s Synthetic Workaround
As a final rule, nationally banning menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes is expected to pass, Duke researchers find synthetic pr
Jennifer Greyber
- Sep 27, 2023
- 2 min
The Negative Impact of E-Cigarette Use on Heart Health
by Rachael Joyner, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death worldwide. September 29th is World Heart Day, a...
Rachael Joyner
- Sep 21, 2023
- 2 min
Addressing Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Military Settings
Duke-UNC TTS recently hosted a two-day training aimed to educate both military and civilian healthcare providers serving at Fort Liberty
Jennifer Greyber
- Sep 6, 2023
- 2 min
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.
Jennifer Greyber
- Mar 8, 2023
- 2 min
Smoking: A Huge Modifiable Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer
How patients who quit smoking can decrease their risk of colorectal cancer March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a...
Jennifer Greyber
- Feb 14, 2023
- 4 min
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...
Rachael Joyner
- Jan 18, 2023
- 5 min
Addressing Tobacco Use in Adolescents and Young Adults
Nearly all adult smokers started using tobacco in their youth, which presents an important opportunity for healthcare providers. Dr....
Rachael Joyner
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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