In the United States, smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable death (www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/). Although smoking rates have declined overall, individuals with mental health and substance use disorders disproportionately use tobacco products, affecting long-term health and lifespan. Social workers are in a unique position to advance smoking cessation efforts in their work with individuals, families and communities.
Studies show that most smokers desire to quit and the biggest intervention is to ask about their intention, and then provide resources such as a quitline phone number, like 800.QUIT.NOW.
https://naswcanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OTHER-NEWS-NASW-SmokingCessation-PP-post-April-27.pdf
The DisAbilities Council (emphasis on Abilities) welcomes you to our monthly council meeting! We will…
This session focused on the bipartisan Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act. This…
This session focused on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law on July…
Welcome to your one-stop space for staying connected to NASW-CA’s advocacy work.Each month, Policy Chat…
Welcome to Region E – San Diego, where we are proud to serve one of…
This page is a living collection of resources shared during our weekly support groups held…
