T9: Evidence-based Tobacco Treatment: How to Assess and Provide Optimal Support

Includes a Live Web Event on 05/13/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Only available as part of a package

It is estimated that nearly 1 in 5 Americans use a tobacco product (49 million people). The majority of individuals who use tobacco express a desire to quit. Inquiring about tobacco use can feel intimidating and overwhelming. This workshop will give social workers the tools they need to help clients achieve long-term cessation. Understanding the history of the tobacco industry and reasons for the increased rates of tobacco use among minority populations will serve as the foundation for this presentation. Attendees will then review the best-practice interventions to help people work towards a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Julie Hartzell, LCSW, NCTTP

Julie is a licensed clinical social worker and inpatient tobacco treatment specialist who offers counseling to patients in the hospital setting. She received her Master's in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill in 2014. Julie is passionate about helping patients achieve their best quality of life possible.

Susan Trout, LCSW, MSPH, NCTTP

Susan is a licensed clinical social worker and the Interim Director for the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program and Weight Management Program. Susan received her Master's in Social Work and Master of Science in Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill in 2002. Her interests include health education and counseling, preventative health care, early intervention and evidence-based practices for healthy lifestyles.