About The Lecture
Imagine a world where the air is cleaner; conversations are uninterrupted by the flick of a lighter, and health thrives free from the grip of tobacco. Every year, millions attempt to quit smoking, yet many falter, ensnared by the powerful hold of nicotine. But what if we had the tools and knowledge to change that narrative? Join us as we delve into the science of tobacco dependence, unveil effective cessation strategies, and empower ourselves to make a tangible difference in the fight against tobacco addiction. Together, we can turn the hope of quitting into a reality for countless lives.
Lecture Objectives
- Understanding Tobacco Dependence: Gain insight into the nature and complexity of tobacco addiction.
- Pathophysiology of Nicotine Addiction: Learn the basic mechanisms behind nicotine addiction and its effects on the body.
- Rationale for Action: Explore why it’s crucial to address tobacco dependence and the impact of cessation.
- The 5A’s and 5R’s Models:
- 5A’s Model: Learn the steps to help patients ready to quit tobacco (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange).
- 5R’s Model: Understand methods to enhance motivation for those not yet ready to quit (Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks, Repetition).
- Managing Physical Addiction: Strategies for handling withdrawals and cravings, including pharmacological therapies (NRT/Non-NRT medications).
- Addressing Emotional and Psychological Connections: Techniques to manage emotional ties to tobacco use.
- Handling Behavioral and Social Triggers: Learn strategies to deal with environmental and social triggers that lead to tobacco use.
- Relapse Prevention: Identify ways to prevent relapse and maintain long-term cessation.
- Evidence Summary and Conclusion: Review the evidence supporting tobacco cessation strategies and summarize key takeaways.
Guest:
Prof. (Dr.) Aruna D.S
Dental Public health consultant and Tobacco cessation specialist
Prof. (Dr.) Aruna D.S. is a dental public health consultant and tobacco cessation specialist based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With over 22 years of experience, she has been pivotal in training dental undergraduates, postgraduates, and healthcare workers through her work with dental colleges, forums, and NGOs.
Dr. Aruna is pursuing her Ph.D. in “Smokeless Tobacco Expectancies of Adults” at PAHER, Udaipur. She holds a B.D.S. from K.L.E’s Institute of Dental Science & Research Center, Belgaum, and an M.D.S. in Public Health Dentistry from S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Dharwad. Additionally, she has a PGD in Health Promotion (Tobacco Control) and certifications in tobacco cessation from WHO FCTC, ICMR-NICPR, NIMHANS, and Gujarat University.
Her expertise includes dental public health, health promotion, tobacco cessation/control, cancer prevention, and psycho-oncology. Recently, she completed the SIPHER PGI Chandigarh, ECHO RCTC Induction Program in Tobacco Cessation. Dr. Aruna has published her research in national and international journals, making her a respected figure in dental public health and tobacco cessation.
