Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-447 Overview: New data show that quitting smoking—even at age 65 or 75—can still add years to life. In this episode, we review the latest evidence on life expectancy gains and equip you with effective, evidence-based tools to support tobacco cessation and motivate patients at any age. Episode resource links: Le,Thuy TT., Mendez, D. , & Warner, K. (2024). The Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Different Ages. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 67 (5), 684-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2024.06.020. What are the treatments for tobacco dependence? National Institute on Drug Abuse https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/tobacco-nicotine-e-cigarettes/what-are-treatments-tobacco-dependence Smokefree.gov offers Apps, counseling, texting support, tools and tips for your patient to build your quit plan Selby, P., & Zawertailo, L. (2022). Tobacco Addiction. The New England journal of medicine, 387(4), 345–354. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMcp2032393 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

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