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Tobacco Use Cessation Policies in Substance Abuse Treatment: Administrative Issues

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SAMHSA Advisory, March 2011
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This resource provides substance use treatment program administrators with information to implement tobacco-free policies and practices in treatment settings. It discusses challenges and strategies for developing clinical guidelines for treating tobacco dependence.

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SMA11-4636ADMIN
Publication Date
April 2011
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