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Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist (ENSP, 2012): A professional who possesses the skills, knowledge and training to provide effective, evidence-based interventions for tobacco dependence treatment, across a range of intensities. The TDTS may have various professional affiliations and may work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, community health centers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), medical and dental practices, educational settings, social service agencies, public health organizations, tobacco treatment centers, telephone quitlines, drug abuse treatment programs and mental health centers. The TDTS may engage not only in providing treatment, but also in educating others (health care professionals, administrators, scientists, smokers and non-smokers) about tobacco dependence treatments.
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