4/2 Treatment Strategies in Primary Care: Nicotine Replacement Therapy & NAC Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET.

Description:

Data from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey suggest that about half of the youth who vape use nicotine; and about a third report using THC… but did you know that about half of kids using electronic vaporizing devices in Maine made an attempt to quit last year? We need to be ready to help them and support their quit attempt. Join Drs. Fanburg and Hagler on April 2nd for a lunch and learn session to learn about and discuss medications that may help your patients QUIT. We will review evidence and expert recommendations for treatment of Nicotine Use Disorder, Cannabis Use Disorder and learn Tips and Tricks to support patients.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss medications to help youth with substance use disorder quit
  • Describe evidence for the use of nicotine replacement therapy to treat Nicotine Use Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder