Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation

Name: Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation
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Learn about the effects of smoking and nicotine dependence and the clinical interventions in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to nicotine addiction
Summarise the risks of smoking and the benefits of smoking cessation
Recognise the signs and symptoms of nicotine dependence
Recall the relationship between psychiatric disorders and nicotine addiction
Analyse a patient to discover the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for quitting
Assess a patient’s level of nicotine dependence
Identify and address barriers to smoking cessation
Evaluate patients and apply effective cessation techniques and interventions to help them quit smoking
Generate personalised smoking cessation plans for patients
Describe behaviour change techniques and pharmacological treatments to help patients quit smoking
Indicate common triggers and high-risk situations for relapse
Review a patient’s motivation, readiness, and willingness to quit smoking

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