Smoking

Home » Smoking » Quit Smoking Support

Smoking Cessation Support

Several different options are available for support. Hospitals, community health departments, and local social service agencies often have smoking cessation (or tobacco cessation) programs. In addition to providing information about the health and financial costs of nicotine addiction, these programs can explain the different options for quitting and offer support such as group meetings and individual counseling.

Online (Internet) quitting networks can also offer support. These networks provide access to others who are at different stages of quitting. Members of the networks communicate with each other by posting and replying to messages on an electronic bulletin board (or chat room) and through personal email. Most of these networks are free and can be accessed anytime of the day or night.

An online search using the term "smoking cessation" should provide a listing of available networks. A word of caution for using these networks: Some are set up as a vehicle for selling a product and the information they supply may not be accurate. Ask a qualified healthcare professional before consulting an online quitting network for more advice.

Individual counseling is another option for support. Most individual counselors, licensed social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists are skilled in helping people break addictive behaviors. Consult your health plan or local yellow pages for listings of mental health professionals in your area.

Smoking, Quit Smoking Support reprinted with permission from cardiologychannel.com
© 1998-2008 Healthcommunities.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Smoking Resources

	Join Our Smoking Forum Do you have a question, want to share medical advice, or just need to discuss your situation with someone else having a similar experience? The healthchannels forum is a resource for everyone to share and discuss their health and medical needs with others.	Advertising Disclaimer
	Living with...Share your story Do you have a personal health story that you would like to share with others? As a source of free patient education, our goal is to provide our users with trustworthy information and support from others. That's why we've started our "Living with..." sections.
	Our "Living With..." support pages are a place to share experiences about living with a certain condition, disease, disorder, or illness and for loved ones of those dealing with health-related issues. Many people, especially when newly diagnosed, find comfort in knowing that others are having a similar experience. Help others by sharing your story. View stories already submitted.
	Stay Updated Sign up for our newsletter and receive important updates on the medical conditions that are most important to you.
To quickly access health information from your website's browser, download Healthcommunities.com's healthchannels toolbar. Advertising Disclaimer