Thursday, October 29, 2009

Quit Smoking Program Benefits

By James Morley

Quit Smoking Programs
People know the harmful side effects of smoking, yet they are unable to get rid of the habit. The reason being the dependency on nicotine which is a drug found naturally in tobacco.

Counseling is a part of any cessation program. This includes understanding the smoking status of the patient, advising him/her to quit, citing the side effects of smoking, assessing the willingness of the patient to quit, assisting the patient in quitting, if he/she shows willingness and finally arranging for regular checkups and monitoring to check whether the patient has really quit smoking or not. Counseling refers to any form of interaction of a smoker with a health care professional or a doctor who can provide medical advice related to the
health of the smoker.

There are many online cessation groups too that offer information to
smokers through their forums, regarding the ill-health effects of
smoking. As there is an element of anonymity on the internet, people
who want to quit can relate to these online groups without fear of being identified.

Another very important aspect of quitting smoking is the support of
family and friends who need to encourage the smoker constantly and also show appreciation in his attempt to quit smoking.

What to look for in a quit smoking program Nearly all smoking cessation
programs are similar in nature and offer similar options, but the approach of each program may vary. The most important aspect of any smoke cessation program is to offer understanding, support and
education services.

Counseling is a part of any cessation program. This includes understanding the smoking status of the patient, advising him/her to quit, citing the side effects of smoking, assessing the willingness of the patient to quit, assisting the patient in quitting, if he/she shows willingness and finally arranging for regular checkups and monitoring to check whether the
patient has really quit smoking or not. Counseling refers to any form of interaction of a smoker with a health care professional or a doctor who can provide medical advice related to the health of the smoker.

There are many online cessation groups too that offer information to smokers through their forums, regarding the ill-health effects of smoking. As there is an element of anonymity on the internet, people who want to quit can relate to these online
groups without fear of being identified.

What to look for in a quit smoking program Nearly all smoking cessation
programs are similar in nature and offer similar options, but the approach of each program may vary. The most important aspect of any smoke cessation program is to offer understanding, support and
education services.

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