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- Title
How Extensively are Tobacco Use Policies Implemented at Behavioral Health and Substance Treatment Facilities? A Pilot Investigation.
- Authors
Yue Xie; Newman, Ray G.; Ratnapradipa, Dhitinut
- Abstract
Objective: In this study, we assessed the implementation of tobacco use policies, the offering of tobacco cessation services, and the awareness of availability of tobacco cessation resources by Mississippi behavioral health and substance abuse facilities. Methods: Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment facilities were identified from the published Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment Resources Directory (ADPTRD) and a 52-question survey was electronically disseminated to 43 identified facilities. Results: Ten facilities responded (23.3%). Tobacco use policies were in place at 8 facilities, but most were not tobacco-free (70%). Additionally, only 3 offered cessation services. The barriers to implementing a tobacco use policy and offering cessation services were lack of resources and lack of patient demand. Conclusion: A stronger governmental policy mandate against smoking in this type of facility and expanded funding for tobacco cessation treatments would likely result in increased compliance.
- Subjects
MISSISSIPPI; TOBACCO use; SUBSTANCE abuse treatment facilities
- Publication
Health Behavior & Policy Review, 2020, Vol 7, Issue 5, p440
- ISSN
2326-4403
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14485/HBPR.7.5.6