Study of some methods of smoking cessation

Abstract

The effects of smoking on human health are serious and in many cases, deadly. There are approximately 4000 chemicals in cigarettes, hundreds of which are toxic. The ingredients in cigarettes affect everything from the internal functioning of organs to the efficiency of the body's immune system. Tobacco addiction is both mental and physical. For most people, the best way to quit is a combination of medicine, a method to change personal habits, and emotional support (Martin, 2008). Despite methods for cessation of smoking, smoking is still a big problem, thus there is a need for new alternative approach to control smoking. Cessation of smoking programs is designed to help smokers recognize and cope with problems that come up during quitting. This helps the ex-smoker avoid common pitfalls of quitting. The programs should also provide support and encouragement in staying quit. Studies have shown that the best programs include either one-on-one or group counseling (American Cancer Society, 2011).