It is advised that tobacco use cessation programs subscribe to the Code of Practice for Use of tobacco Cessation Programs.
Tobacco use cessation programs should be multi-component with a focus on skills to build positive voluntary behavior modification 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 setting, weight control, stress management, importance of exercise, relationship of alcohol consumption to urges to smoke. Use no aversive or frighten tactics.
In wellness 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 have 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.
Investigation of success is sometimes very dubious in use of tobacco cessation programs. Measurement of success ought to include participation rate, including the number starting the program, the number completing the program, and the average number per session.
Additionally included, number and percent who stopped tobacco use at the end of the program, and the number and percent who had not resumed tobacco use by the end of one year.
