Effective tobacco dependence treatment begins at screening. By screening patients regularly, healthcare providers can best identify tobacco users in their practice and begin providing assistance. This guidance is crucial. When smokers utilize help from a healthcare provider, their chances of successfully quitting nearly triple (NYS DOH, 2017). Find below the two CDC recommended tobacco use screening interventions, "The 2 As & R" and the "5 As," and several tools that can help patients quit using tobacco. Regardless of which model or tool used, the goal is to ensure that tobacco users are effectively identified and provided with the necessary care.
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