New Resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics—Youth Tobacco Cessation: Considerations for Cli

New Resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics—Youth Tobacco Cessation: Considerations for Clinicians.
This brief, practical guide is designed to support pediatric health clinicians in screening patients for tobacco use and providing behavioral and pharmacological support to help youth quit. The resource uses an easy, 3-step model, “Ask-Counsel-Treat (ACT),” to guide clinical interactions around cessation.

Topics Covered:

• Screening for tobacco use, including smoking and vaping
• Behavioral cessation supports, including texting services, quitlines, online resources
• Pharmacologic supports, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy
• Flowchart for clinical interactions
• Using the EHR to identify and address tobacco use