Smoking: A Huge Modifiable Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer
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Upcoming Trainings
May 17: Tobacco Treatment in Adolescent and Young Adult Populations
October 12: Intensive Behavioral Health Approaches to Tobacco Treatment
Dec. 5: Tobacco Dependence Pharmacotherapy
July 17-25: Comprehensive TTS Training

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


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
- 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
- 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 7, 2022
- 3 min
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...


Rachael Joyner
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Keep It Sacred: Talking to American Indians and Alaskan Natives about Smoking
For Native American Heritage Month (November), learn how to tailor your smoking cessation message to this important group and decrease...


Jennifer Greyber
- Mar 10, 2021
- 1 min
NEW! 1-day virtual training in Pharmacotherapy for Tobacco Treatment from Duke-UNC TTS
Medication strategies for tobacco use continue to evolve.
Jennifer Greyber
- Feb 23, 2021
- 1 min
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.
Leah Daniel
- Jan 28, 2021
- 4 min
Meet the TTS Faculty: Joyce Swetlick
I truly believe that working with people to become tobacco free has kept me tobacco free all these years.
Leah Daniel
- Dec 14, 2020
- 7 min
Meet the TTS Faculty: Dr. Adam Goldstein
On the level of clinical interventions, one thing is that, clearly, you get to see people change.
Leah Daniel
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
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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