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UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAINING EVENTS
Sept. 16: Intensive Behavioral Health Approaches to Tobacco Treatment
October 26-November 3, 2026: Comprehensive TTS Training
December 1, 2026: Mindfulness Training for Smokers *Facilitator Training*
March 31, 2027: Tobacco Dependence Pharmacotherapy

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


Duke-UNC TTS: Where Training Meets Transformation
Rachael Joyner’s journey from learner to Duke clinician showcases the transformational impact of the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program.
Jul 214 min read


Get our new, expanded FREE Essential Tobacco Treatment Toolkit!
The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program is excited to announce the expansion of our free Essential Tobacco Treatment Toolkit—a comprehensive resource designed to improve access to evidence-based tobacco and nicotine dependence treatment. The updated toolkit now includes an even wider range of materials created to support both clinicians and individuals who want to quit tobacco.
Mar 252 min read


The Rising Wave of State Bans on Disposable Vapes: What’s the Actual Impact?
Though thousands of flavored and disposable vapes may disappear from store shelves across the country, tobacco prevention and control and health policy experts warn that these bans aren’t enough to protect youth.
Nov 24, 20259 min read
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