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The problems that can appear when you give up smoking are described for the smoker to understand in a stop smoking program, and it also tells you how to cope with them. Because giving up smoking requires support and encouragement, the program provides it, and that way helps you a lot.
Therapy, both individually or in groups are included in the best smoking programs, because the therapy is decided on the basis on an individual’s health, which in many cases, may vary, so, the smoker is required to undergo a full medical check up.
During a period of 2 weeks, trained counselors conduct a number of sessions, with duration of about 20 – 30 minutes. The duration of the program or the sessions can be modified depending most on the participating group.
Nicotine Anonymous is a group that runs stop smoking programs. To give the best help, the programs are led by people who have considerable experience in this area. Nicotine Anonymous works on the same principles as Alcoholics Anonymous and smokers can attend its meeting without paying anything. Such programs are sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Health Department and The American Lung Association.
To avoid programs that aren’t ethical, or programs that use only pills as a method of treatment it’s important to do some research. Also, surely must be shunned the programs that refuse to disclose the details of, for example the chemicals used in the injections (or pills), as well as programs that promise instant results for high fees.
Because it takes time and patience to give up smoking, it’s important to join a program that is well planned, and is willing to help you on a long-term basis.
By: George Wood
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