Wellness Programs and Use of tobacco Cessation.   

It is advised that smoking cessation programs subscribe to the Code of Practice for Tobacco use Cessation Programs.

Tobacco use cessation programs ought to be multi-component with a focus on skills to build positive voluntary behavior change practices.

Useful techniques include establishing reasons for quitting, understanding the tobacco use habit, various techniques for stopping and remaining a non-smoker, overcoming the problems of quitting, short-term goal setting, weight control, stress management, importance of exercise, relationship of alcohol consumption to urges to smoke. Use no aversive or frighten tactics.

In programs that use aids such as the “patch” or medications such as “Zyban” appropriate consultation should be available on the usage of these aids.

The instructor should’ve formal training in use of tobacco cessation from a nationally recognized organization such as American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, or a nationally recognized commercial program such as Smoke Enders.

Analysis of success is sometimes very dubious in smoking cessation programs. Measurement of success should include participation rate, including the number starting the program, the number completing the program, and the typical number per session.

Additionally included, number and% who stopped use of tobacco after the program, and the number and% who had not resumed use of tobacco by the end of one year.