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How To Quit Tobacco Addiction?
Posted on
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Wed, 2 Jul 2014
Answered on
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Question : Hello ,
One of my friend has been into chewing tobacco since several years and eventually has become addicted to it ..He is willing to get rid of it but has became so hard for him as this point .
I would like to seek the advice from you on the possible medications and therapies or whatever is best treatment available that can help him to get rid of this habit . If you aren't the right person to answer this question , please suggest some pointers so that we can get in touch with them to see and figure out the best solution.
One of my friend has been into chewing tobacco since several years and eventually has become addicted to it ..He is willing to get rid of it but has became so hard for him as this point .
I would like to seek the advice from you on the possible medications and therapies or whatever is best treatment available that can help him to get rid of this habit . If you aren't the right person to answer this question , please suggest some pointers so that we can get in touch with them to see and figure out the best solution.
Brief Answer:
Tobacco cessation program
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a part of cessation program wherein the person would be gradually sensitized to the issue along with counselling by experts.
You should meet an addiction medicine specialist who can guide you. Deaddiction centres are common and you can choose one near the place so that follow up and monitoring is easy. The cessation program is a great deal and the person should be motivated towards it by the family and friends.
You can look for the centres here http://deaddictioncentres.in/city/bangalore/
Tobacco cessation program
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a part of cessation program wherein the person would be gradually sensitized to the issue along with counselling by experts.
You should meet an addiction medicine specialist who can guide you. Deaddiction centres are common and you can choose one near the place so that follow up and monitoring is easy. The cessation program is a great deal and the person should be motivated towards it by the family and friends.
You can look for the centres here http://deaddictioncentres.in/city/bangalore/
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