Presentation Summary: Historically treatments for substance use disorders were and are influenced by the perception that the use of one drug was somehow more socially acceptable than another and thus requiring less consideration with respects to the need for treatment. The prevalence of tobacco use among individuals with opioid use disorder is as high as 95%. Untreated tobacco use disorder is associated with poorer opioid treatment outcomes. This presentation describes strategy for person-centered, recovery-oriented tobacco interventions integrated in opioid treatment that align with harm reduction strategies and do not interfere with access to care.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will:
Identify the interactive nature of opioid and nicotine use.
Explain person centered tobacco interventions in OUD treatment services.
State that treating tobacco use disorder concurrently with opioid use disorder is safe and achievable.
