Treatment of Nicotine Addiction in Primary Care
Treatment of Nicotine Addiction in Primary Care
Treatment of Nicotine Addiction in Primary Care
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The cycle <strong>of</strong> change<br />
Ambivalent to cessation<br />
• Move them closer to a cessation attempt<br />
• Understand how you can help<br />
Precontemplation<br />
Be a positive partner<br />
Let them describe their doubts – and fear <strong>of</strong> fail<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Identify how to plan a quit attempt<br />
Offer the ongo<strong>in</strong>g medical support<br />
Contemplation<br />
Adapted from Prochaska JO, DiClemente CC. J Consult Cl<strong>in</strong> Psychol 1983; 51