This session provides a focused overview of tobacco and nicotine use, including the evolving landscape of vaping and electronic nicotine delivery systems. Aligned with the ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum and ABPM content areas, the session examines the epidemiology, neurobiology, assessment, and treatment of nicotine use disorder, as well as current harm reduction approaches and emerging issues related to nicotine products.
What This Covers
• Epidemiology and patterns of tobacco and nicotine use
• The evolution of tobacco products and emerging nicotine delivery technologies
• Neurobiology of nicotine, including dependence, intoxication, and withdrawal
• Screening and assessment of nicotine use disorder
• Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment approaches for nicotine dependence
• Harm reduction strategies related to tobacco and nicotine use
• Regulatory considerations and ongoing controversies surrounding vaping and electronic nicotine products
How This Resource Is Used
This session is designed for on-demand learning, focused content review, and board preparation. It may be used to reinforce foundational addiction medicine concepts, supplement fellowship training, or support preparation for addiction medicine certification examinations. Learners can engage with specific topic areas independently or complete the full session as part of a structured study plan.