Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
This update will make an important contribution to the quality of care in the United States and to the health of the American people.
For Clinicians
All health care providers, especially those with direct patient contact, have a unique opportunity to help tobacco users quit. Smokers cite a doctor's advice to quit as an important motivator for attempting to stop smoking.
For Systems Decisionmakers
Integrating the efforts of clinicians, health care systems, insurers, and purchasers provides an opportunity to increase rates of delivering tobacco dependence treatments, quit attempts, and successful smoking cessation. This Systems Change material will help advance that endeavor.
For Tobacco Users
Consumer materials to help tobacco users become tobacco-free.
