Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: Slide Presentation (Full Set)

What's New in 2008? 2000 Recommendations Changed for 2008

Noncigarette Tobacco Users:

2000 Guideline: Recommendation: Smokeless/spit tobacco users should be identified, strongly urged to quit, and treated with the same counseling cessation interventions recommended for smokers. (Strength of Evidence = B).

2008 Guideline Update: Recommendation: Smokeless tobacco users should be identified, strongly urged to quit, and provided counseling cessation interventions. (Strength of Evidence = A).

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