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    Public Health, Social Determinants and Population Health

    Clinical Practices, Recovery and Social Supports

    A9 - Beyond the Smoke: Addressing Nicotine-free Recovery and Youth Addiction in Behavioral Health

    Monday, May 5, 2025
    10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET
    Location: 115A
    NASW CCB ACCME ANCC NY-SW NY-MHC NADAAC NBCC
    Smoking, vaping and other nicotine use continues to challenge both behavioral health and public health sectors, particularly in the context of addiction recovery and youth-targeted products like flavored tobacco and oral nicotine pouches. This presentation addresses how behavioral health and substance use organizations can bridge the gap in providing tobacco-free recovery. This interactive session will highlight the intersection of sustainable treatment models and complementary organizational policies to address youth and adult addiction. Participants will hear from national and local leaders who are driving change, offering actionable strategies and collaborative solutions to promote tobacco-free initiatives and improve behavioral health across generations.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Examine how behavioral health and substance use organizations can implement tobacco-free recovery programs to support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
    • Analyze the role of the tobacco industry in promoting flavored nicotine products to youth and young adults and the behavioral health factors that drive addiction.
    • Hear from national and local leaders about effective interventions and policies that address tobacco use and addiction across various populations.
    • Discover opportunities for aligning behavioral health care practices with public health policies to create comprehensive, tobacco-free environments.
    • Equip participants with tools and resources to address tobacco use in their organizations and communities, with a focus on collaborative, sustainable solutions.

      Moderator(s)

    • Yoon H. Choi, PhD

      Project Director
      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Herndon, Virginia

      • Breakout Presenter(s)

    • Chad Morris, PhD

      Director, Behavioral Health & Wellness Program
      University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
      Aurora, Colorado

    • Madison Beehler, MPH

      Senior Project Manager
      Public Health Management Corporation
      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    • Ryan Coffman, MPH, CHES, CTTS-M

      Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager
      Philadelphia Department of Public Health
      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    • KJ

      Kristin Jimison

      Regional Advocacy Director, Mid-Atlantic
      Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
      Richmond, Virginia