Quit at Duke

07/28/2026

The Duke-UNC To***co Treatment Specialist Training Program is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! To mark the occasion, we're offering a sale on our CE short-courses. Follow the link below to browse our offerings, which include to***co use and to***co treatment. We're also highlighting the impact of our program by sharing the story of one of our participants, Rachael Joyner, who went on to become part of our TTS faculty.
https://www.dukeunctts.com/post/duke-unc-tts-where-training-meets-transformation North Carolinians for a To***co-Free Generation

06/30/2026

A lot of people believe that using to***co helps manage their anxiety or stress, but research shows just the opposite. Read more about how quitting to***co helps improve mental health in our latest TTS Tips Post: https://www.dukeunctts.com/post/how-quitting-to***co-can-improve-mental-health-what-healthcare-professionals-should-know ***coFree North Carolinians for a To***co-Free Generation

To***co use is often framed as a physical health issue—but its impact on mental health is just as significant. Many patients believe smoking helps manage stress, anxiety, or mood symptoms. In reality, the evidence increasingly shows the opposite: quitting to***co can meaningfully improve mental we...

06/16/2026

Are using e-cigarettes or ni****ne pouches a good way to quit smoking? Our experts with the Duke-UNC TTS team weigh in on harm reduction, debunking fiction and sharing facts. Follow the link to read more: https://www.dukeunctts.com/post/navigating-harm-reduction-in-to***co-dependence-treatment-and-prevention U.S. Food and Drug Administration North Carolinians for a To***co-Free Generation

In the last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began publicly acknowledging harm reduction as a legitimate principle within its regulatory framework. Through its Premarket To***co Product Application process, companies can gain authorization to sell their products in the U.S. An important d...

04/21/2026

Our CE Short Course trainings go beyond credits — they build clinical skills you can use tomorrow. Participants report higher confidence, faster adoption of evidence-based to***co treatment, and better patient quit outcomes. Designed for primary care clinicians, behavioral health specialists, and care teams, the program gives practical tools for patient counseling, treatment planning, and follow-up. Backed by the Duke–UNC partnership and years of program data, our CE trainings deliver measurable impact. Learn more and register: https://wix.to/uP2nDKP ***coTreatment

04/08/2026

We’re excited to share our expanded, FREE Essential To***co Treatment Toolkit — designed for clinicians and the people they serve. Inside you’ll find evidence-based provider tools (assessment guides, 3As brief intervention, medical decision-making, billing & coding) plus patient resources (quit-day planning, to***co use logs, coping strategies, e-cigarette guidance) to make treatment collaborative and practical.

As a collaboration between Duke, UNC, and the NC Division of Public Health, our 100% virtual, interactive training and toolkit help healthcare professionals deliver effective to***co-dependence care. Explore the toolkit and bring evidence-based support into your practice today: https://wix.to/bDa3wII

What resource would help you most in clinic — assessment tools or patient handouts? Share below!

The Duke-UNC To***co Treatment Specialist Training Program is excited to announce the expansion of our free Essential To***co Treatment Toolkit—a comprehensive resource designed to improve access to evidence-based to***co and ni****ne dependence treatment. The updated toolkit now includes an even ...

04/07/2026

Ready to deliver better quit outcomes in less time? Our 100% virtual Duke‑UNC to***co treatment specialist training gives clinicians practical counseling skills, clear medication algorithms, and CE credit—so you leave ready to help more patients quit. Learn from Duke, UNC, and the NC Division of Public Health in a concise, high-impact course designed for busy healthcare professionals. Sign up today: https://wix.to/SB2sZWA 🔗👏 ***coTreatment

03/26/2026

We just dropped our new and improved Essential To***co Treatment Toolkit. This FREE resource has tools for providers and patients. Some new additions include: How to Prepare for a Quit Day, Trauma and Ni****ne Use, and How to Talk about E-cigarettes. Visit https://www.dukeunctts.com/post/free-essential-to***co-treatment-toolkit to learn more and download. ***cotreatment

The Duke-UNC To***co Treatment Specialist Training Program is excited to announce the expansion of our free Essential To***co Treatment Toolkit—a comprehensive resource designed to improve access to evidence-based to***co and ni****ne dependence treatment. The updated toolkit now includes an even ...

03/18/2026

Ready to help your patients quit smoking more effectively?

Join our virtual To***co Dependence Pharmacotherapy CME Training on March 26, 2026 (12–5 PM ET)!

This advanced training for healthcare professionals covers:
✔ Latest research on smoking cessation medications
✔ Practical strategies for minimizing side effects
✔ Innovative approaches for long-term success

Participants earn 7.75 CME hours.

Hosted by the Duke-UNC TTS Training Program, this is your chance to elevate your clinical practice and deliver better outcomes.

🔗 Register today: https://wix.to/FaGnNmP

02/02/2026

🚀 Ready to enhance your skills in to***co dependence treatment? Join us for our virtual, interactive To***co Dependence Pharmacotherapy training on March 26, 2026, from 12:00-5:00pm ET! 🌟 Earn 7.75 CE hours while learning with expert faculty from the Duke-UNC TTS Training Program. Don’t miss out—register now! 👉 https://wix.to/cD3wXbP ***coTreatment

01/19/2026

Join us for a deep dive into To***co Dependence Pharmacotherapy!

📅 Date: March 26, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00–5:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual Training
🎓 7.75 CE hours

Hosted by the Duke-UNC To***co Treatment Specialist Training Program, this session is designed for physicians, PAs, nurses, NPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in smoking cessation care.

Learn evidence-based strategies, including:

✅ Optimizing varenicline for maximum efficacy
✅ Using combination and adaptive medication approaches
✅ Leveraging extended pre- and post-quit treatments

Stay current. Build confidence. Improve patient outcomes.

Learn more or register now at https://wix.to/h9YIfpO