2026 Breaking Nicotine’s Grip on Adolescents: A Framework for Provider

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Zoom

Breaking Nicotine’s Grip on Adolescents: A Two-Part Series for Providers

This two-part webinar series equips frontline providers with practical, evidence-based strategies to address rising nicotine use among adolescents, including vaping devices and nicotine pouches. Part 1 (A Framework for Providers) focuses on current trends in youth nicotine use, screening and assessment, validated tools to measure dependence, and effective counseling approaches. Participants will explore the provider’s role in early

intervention and prevention, with guidance on integrating local behavioral supports and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) resources into clinical practice.

Part 2 (Pharmacotherapy for Youth Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation) reviews the evidence and practical use of pharmacotherapy for adolescent nicotine cessation. Topics include safety and regulatory considerations for patients under 18, current evidence and limitations for NRT, bupropion, and varenicline, and stepwise treatment strategies. Case-based examples highlight shared decision-making, dosing, combining medication with behavioral supports, and structured follow-up

Registration is Free

Zoom:

1. Breaking Nicotine’s Grip on Adolescents: A Framework for Provider
2. Apply validated youth tobacco and nicotine dependence assessment tools, including the Hooked-on Nicotine Checklist, the Electronic Cigarette Dependence Scale, and the Modified Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, and document vaping behaviors within clinical workflows, including frequency of use, device type, nicotine concentration, and time of last use.
3. Utilize the American Academy of Pediatrics Youth Tobacco Cessation Progressive Web Application for point-of-care assessment and treatment guidance and implement warm handoffs and electronic referrals to cessation support services.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Albany Medical College and St. Peter's Health Partners.  Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

The Albany Medical College designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Albany Medical College reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

We have not received any commercial support for this activity.