Tobacco Treatment/References and Resources

Below are resources and references to aid and support tobacco treatment interventions in Alameda County BHCS settings.



Articles, Presentations, Guidelines and Toolkits

Handout Title	Description
New  Tobacco-Free Toolkit for Community Health Facilities.	National Edition
New  Varenicline found to be safe and effective in outpatients with stable schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.	Jill Williams et al. Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Study evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in Patients with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
New  Behavioral Health Resources on Action to Quit Website includes Nami Hearts and Minds—Quitting Smoking Video.	http://www.actiontoquit.org/behavioral-health
New  SAMSHA Advisories on Tobacco Policies and Tobacco Treatment in Substance Abuse Treatment	Tobacco Use Cessation During Substance Abuse Treatment Counseling   Tobacco Use Cessation Policies in Substance Abuse Treatment: Administrative Issues
ATTUD Position	Article on ATTUD Position Statement Integrating Tobacco Treatment within Behavioral Health articles presentations
PEERS	A peer-to-peer Tobacco Education Presentation for mental health consumers in community settings and at provider sites. To schedule a presentation contact: Jader Tadefa at PEERS, Phone: 510-832-7337 x204, or email jtadefa@peersnet.org
New  Learning About Health Living	A simple 20 session tobacco education program designed by a group of social workers and psychiatrist in NY and NH as a program to help motivate mental health clients to consider trying to quit smoking
Tobacco-Free Living in Psychiatric Settings	Best Practices Toolkit promoting Wellness and Recovery, National Assoc. of State Mental Health Program Directors.
A Tobacco-Free Toolkit for Community Health Facilities	Project TRUST Edition
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders TIP 42. Case study. Guidelines.	Publication by US Department of Health and Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center (SAMHSA). Offers a case study(pages 216-220) and specific tobacco treatment guidelines pages 333-348
Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating tobacco-Use and Dependence	This document under-scores the need to treat tobacco dependence as a chronic relapsing condition that warrants repeated treatment interventions. Published by US Public Health Services
A Comprehensive Model for Mental Health Tobacco Recovery in New Jersey	Published article by J. Williams et al. Article explaining their model for Mental Health Tobacco Recovery in New Jersey with the overarching goal of improving tobacco cessation for smokers with serious mental illness.
Varenicline Expert Opinion	J. Williams up- to-date evidence- based review of use of Varenicline/Chantix
Legacy fact sheet on E-Cigarettes	This fact sheet clarifies that there is no evidence of safety and no evidence of efficacy for tobacco treatment with the e-cigarette.
Wisconsin Nicotine Treatment Integration Project: Mental Health AODA and Tobacco Dependence	Excellent website on Quitting tobacco in Mental Health and substance abuse Treatment Numerous videos and other materials - CHECK IT OUT!
Superb client and staff videos on addressing tobacco in drug treatment. Client video Staff video	These terrific videos were made by New York State and they are available on the internet free. They capture the essence of the powerful connection between tobacco use and drug use from the eyes of staff and of clients.

Using Pharmacotherapy Medications – Client/Patient Handouts

Handout Title	Description
Tips from the Experts	Advise based on the latest research evidence and the clinical expertise of 16 experts on tobacco treatment
Nicotine Gum	Each handout Includes information on: What it is, step-by-step directions on how to use it properly, Do’s and Don’ts, warnings and contact support information
Nicotine Patch
Nicotine Lozenge
Zyban-Bupropion
Chantix Varenicline
Inhaler
Nicotine Nasal Spray
Medi-Cal flyer	Flyer summarizing Medi-Cal bulletins on Patches and Varenicline, created by SFGH/TFP-SFGH Stop Smoking Program.
Medi-Cal bulletins 746	new guidelines for Medi-Cal dispensing of Zyban and nicotine patch. Flyer is excerpt from Medi-Cal update: Pharmacy / February 2011 / Bulletin 746 Bulletin can be found at web address : http://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/bulletins/artfull/ph201102r.asp
Varenicline Medi-Cal Update - 754	Flyer is excerpt on Varenicline from Medi-Cal Update: Pharmacy / July 2011 / Bulletin 754 To see full contents of the Bulletin, use link: http://filessysdev.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/bulletins/artfull/ph201106r.asp

Tobacco Education / Resource Information – Client/Patient Handouts

Handout Title	Description
New  Electronic Cigarette Fact Sheet	Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions
Medi-Cal - Want to Stop Smoking FLyer   Chinese Korean Spanish Vietnamese	Flyer for Patients under Medi-Cal who want to stop smoking – get a $20 gift card.
The Benefits of Quitting Tobacco	This lists the benefits of quitting tobacco as time passes from last cigarette – from first 20mins to after 10 years.
Diabetes and Smoking	Flyer – Facts about Smoking and Diabetes
Smoking and Heart Attack	Flyer – Facts and information on the effects of smoking on heart attacks, as well as the specific benefits of quitting to reduce risk of heart attack
Tips for People Who Smoke and Are Having Surgery	Flyer – Explains how smoking often leads to complications during surgery and anesthesia. Provides steps for a more successful surgery
Tobacco Intervention for Early COPD Saves Lives	Flyer – Explains COPD and its relation to smoking, as well as how quitting can help lung function
Asthma – Why Protect those Who Have Asthma from Cigarette Smoke	Flyer – facts and information on how smoking affects people (children and teens) with asthma, benefits of quitting smoking, and ways to protect those with asthma from SHS
Asthma and Smoking	Flyer – Facts about Asthma and smoking, how smoking affects people with Asthma, and lists resources to quit.
CDC Warning – Coronary Heart Disease	Simple flyer - CDC warning that secondhand smoke increases heart attacks
Tobacco Fact Sheet	Flyer – facts about tobacco
Tobacco Fact Sheet for Teens	Flyer – facts about tobacco
Flu Shot flyer	Flyer – explains how smoking increases risk for flu
Living Free Brochure – tips on how to avoid relapse	Brochure – to help people who quit or are planning to quit from relapsing: looking out for triggers, managing negative thoughts, getting support, writing out a plan, and lists resources.
AC Tobacco Cessation Resource List	Brochure – Alameda County Tobacco Cessation Resource List from the American Lung Association
Nicotine Anonymous	Handout – Includes an Article describing Nicotine Anonymous, and lists telephone and Alameda County NA cessation support
5 Keys for Quitting	Handout to help create a quit plan – created by the US Dept. of HHS
Benefits of quitting tobacco for People in Recovery	Flyer – Lists Benefits of Quitting Tobacco for People in Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs. Lists Facts about Tobacco and Substance Abuse.
Carbon Monoxide	Handout for providers who use Carbon Monoxide monitors on their patients/clients. Explains Carbon Monoxide Test Score and Facts about Carbon Monoxide
Nicotine-Free News - Spring 2011   For Teens Who Want 2b Free From Tobacco	2 flyers (each with front & back) – with online, phone and Alameda County resources especially for teens
Tobacco Posters	Downloadable posters encouraging those with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Conditions to quit tobacco.

Tobacco Information and Tools – for Clinicians / Health Provider

Handout Title	Description
New  Smoking Cessation Certificate
New  Plan for high risk situations	911 for Urge Surge.
Tobacco Cessation Client Screening Form	A form to help clinicians and providers in screening individual clients for tobacco; includes: Chronic conditions, Contraindications to tobacco pharmacotherapy.
Addiction Triangle	A graphic representation of the addiction triangle and circle of support
The Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence – Resources handout	ATTUD offers an excellent list serve for subscribers.
Helping People Decide Which Method to Use	A handout to help Clinicians and Clients decide which method to use and compares them.
Nicotine-Free News Spring 2010   Fall 2010   Spring 2011   Fall 2011   Spring 2012   Fall 2012   Spring 2013   Fall 2013	A Bi-annual Newsletter (spring and fall) focused on the latest news in Tobacco in Alameda County and more, upcoming trainings, and cessation resources
Prescription insurance – nicotine replacement	Alameda County, CA - New Guide for Tobacco Treatment
Video list	This list has some excellent videos that can be purchased and others that can be viewed on the internet for free. Consider using them with your clients and/or staff
Choices (Consumers Helping Others Improve their Condition by Ending Smoking) Newsletter Winter 2012   February 2013   New  October 2013	This newsletter is written by consumers/peers/partners for others facing tobacco dependence and wanting to be free. It is something you might want to print and put in your waiting room or post.

Spanish Handouts and Resources

Handout Title	Description
Medi-Cal - Want to Stop Smoking FLyer	See English Version Descriptions
Nicotine Nasal Spray - Spanish
Nicotine Inhaler - Spanish
Patch - Spanish
Gum - Spanish
Lozenge - Spanish
Chantix / Varenicline - Spanish
Zyban-Buproprion – Spanish
If you Smoke and Have Asthma – Spanish
Let’s Protect Those who Have Asthma – Spanish
TIPS from the Experts – Spanish
Benefits of Quitting – Spanish
Smoking and Diabetes Facts – Spanish
Flu Shot Flyer – Spanish
Addiction Triangle - Spanish
5 Keys for Quitting - Spanish