Tobacco Cessation

What is Tobacco Cessation Counseling?

The development of a treatment plan to assist with erradicating tobacco usage from daily life; thus improving the overall health and quality of daily living.

Why Should I quit Tobacco Usage?

• Tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable, premature disability, disease, and death in the US.
• Smoking is the major cause of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) including Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. Over 85% of deaths due to COPD are related to cigarette smoking!
• Cigarette smoking is responsible for 30% of all Cancer deaths and 20% of all Heart Disease deaths.
• Nearly 90% of all Lung Cancer deaths are caused by smoking.

Treatment Options

Pharmacotherapy

• Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, nasal spray
• Oral Agents such as Bupropion or Chantix

Behavioral Changes

• Modification of behaviors such as discontinuation of tobacco use in your home, car and/or workplace.
• Stress Management Techniques- individualized.
• Complimentary Therapies such as Hypnotherapy, Accupuncture, and Reiki.

Support Systems

• Tobacco Support Groups
• Telephone Quit Line
• Computer Blog Sites
• Family and/or Friend Support
• Local Hospitals Provide Tobacco Cessation Classes