Wellness Programs and Use of tobacco Cessation.   

It’s recommended that use of tobacco cessation programs subscribe to the Code of Practice for Tobacco use Cessation Programs.

Smoking 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 smoking habit, various techniques for stopping and remaining a non-smoker, overcoming the problems of quitting, short-term goal establishing, weight control, stress management, importance of exercise, relationship of alcohol consumption to urges to smoke. Use no aversive or scare tactics.

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

The instructor should’ve formal training in tobacco use 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.

Investigation 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 average number per session.

Also included, number and percent who stopped smoking at the end of the program, and the number and percent who had not resumed smoking by the end of one year.