IdolSmoke: What to Look for in a Stop Smoking Program

What helps the ex-smoker avoid common pitfalls of quitting? What programs should provide support and encouragement in staying quit? Studies have shown that the best programs will include either one-on-one or group counseling. There is a strong link between how often and how long counseling lasts its intensity and the success rate. To sum it all, the more intense the program that is applied, the greater chance of success. Stop smoking programs are designed to help smokers recognize and cope with problems that arise quit. For example, intensity may be increased by having more or longer sessions or by increasing the number of weeks over which the sessions are given. So when looking for programs try and find one that has the following: • Each session lasts at least 15 to 30 minutes • There are at least 4 sessions • The program lasts at least 2 weeks -- longer is usually better Furthermore, make sure the leader of the group has training in smoking cessation.  Some communities have a Nicotine Anonymous (NicA) group that holds regular meetings. This group applies the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to the addiction of smoking. This includes attending meetings and following the program. People new to NicA select a sponsor to help them through the steps, who can also help when a person is tempted to smoke. The NicA meetings are free, but donations are appreciated. NicA also offers online support, Web and phone meetings. Often your local American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, or your local health department will sponsor quit smoking classes, too. There are also some programs to watch out for. Not all programs are honest. “Over 80% of the participants actually claimed that electronic cigarettes are an effective aid to stop smoking.” – IdolSmoke. This became widely available since 2006 in United States and spread out fast across the globe. It is considered as the best substitute of tobacco cigarettes which has very high health risk compared to IdolSmoke.  So, are you ready to be affiliated in a stop smoking program?