Smoking Cessation Programme
Smoking worldwide is no longer as fashionable as it used to be, yet smokers continue to smoke, in spite of the ridicule and adverse health effects. This is because cigarette is addictive, has a firm grip on the life and decisions of the smoker, and makes it very, very inconveniencing for the smoker to quit smoking. It is almost impossible to quit smoking without some assistance. Last year, over 95% of Nigerian smokerscouldn’t sustain their New Year resolution to quit smoking beyond the first week of January, because they just couldn’t cope with the withdrawal symptoms of not smoking. For assistance, some smokers in Nigeria have sought divine healing, and have had the “spirit of smoking” cast out of them. Smokers in developed countries in contrast enrol in a Smoking Cessation Programme that assists by providing strategies and medicines that enable the smoker cope with the distressing withdrawal symptomsof not smoking.
Packaged programmes: This includes qualified, experience and vetted providers of packaged Smoking Cessation programmes who can assist the smoker to successfully quit smoking.
Name of Provider: Delphi Health Check-ups and Interventions
Location of provider: Port Harcourt,Mgbede – Egbema
Additional information: Smoking is both an addiction and a lifestyle, which make it very difficult to quit. Studies indicate that only about 7% of smokers are able to successfully quit smoking, by using will power alone, but significant success rate has been achieved by packaged smoking cessation programmes using counselling, nicotine replacement therapy and motivational methods. This is the regime currently being used by the UK’s NHS Stop Smoking Service, and the several smoking cessation programmes sanctioned by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention3.
We at the Delphi Health Check-ups and Interventionshave noted the international best practices, and have designed our own Smoking Cessation Programme that took into serious consideration the deep religious beliefs of Nigerians. We therefore christened the cravings for nicotine that follows the quitting of smoking the voice of the devil, to motivate the client to do all that is necessary resist the urge; but this did not stop us from incorporating the international best practices that have been such a success in developed countries.
Our Smoking Cessation Programme is a 12-week programme that consists of:
A comprehensive medical examination that establishes the baseline health status of the client
• The setting of personal goals and plan
• A step-by-step guide on how to reach the goals,
• Face-to-face counselling sessions,
• Access to Nicotine Replacement Products,
• Telephone hotline;
• Access to a support group; and
• Everything and anything needed to successfully quit smoking.
We have packaged a truly Nigerianized, yet very effective Smoking Cessation Programme; and would therefore appreciate referrals from you.
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Products for Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Quitting smoking is difficult because of the inconveniences caused by the body’s craving for the nicotine in cigarette. These inconveniences can be over-powering to many quitters, especially if they had been heavy smokers, hence the use of different types of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to provide the quitter with nicotine, but without the other harmful chemicals in cigarette. The following are the most commonly used products for Nicotine Replacement Therapy:
- Nicotine patches
- Nicotine gum
- Nicotine nasal spray
- Electronic Cigarette
- Nicotine lozenges
Nicotine patches
These are plasters containing nicotine that slowly release the nicotine into the body through the skin. They are usually placed on areas of the body without much hair, anywhere below the neck and above the waist, for example, on the upper arm or on the chest.
The patches are of different strengths. Some contain 15 – 22 mg of nicotine and are called full-strength patches, while others contain 5 – 14 mg of nicotine and are called low-strength patches. Some of the patches release their nicotine over a 16-hour period, and are called 16-hour patches, while others release their nicotine content over a 24-hour period and are called 24-hour patches. The 16-hour patches are recommended for quitters who smoked less than a pack of cigarettes in a day, while the 24-hour patches are for heavy smokers who need a round the clock steady dose of nicotine to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Manufacturers of the patches have however reconciled the strength of the patches with level of addiction, and the need to taper the dose of nicotine with time, and have come with the levels showed below.
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Walgreens Nicotine Patch
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NicoDerm CQ Nicotine Patch
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Nicotinell 14 MG 24 Hour Nicotine Patch
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2baconil
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Nicotex Nicotine Patch
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NiQuitin CQ Clear
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Nicotine gum
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These are chewing gums containing nicotine that release nicotine into the body as the gum is being chewed. This means that the nicotine gum can be chewed as and when needed, especially in response to withdrawal symptoms.
Nicotine gums are of different strengths, and recommended as required, according to the level of addiction of the quitter.
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Walgreens Nicotine Gum
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Nicorette Gum
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Nicotinell Cool Mint
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2baconil Nicotine gum
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Nicotex Nicotine Gum
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NiQuitin Extra Fresh Mint Gum
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Nicotine nasal spray
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Nicotine nasal spray delivers nicotine into the body through the nose. It is fast-acting, and therefore is able to quickly relieve withdrawal symptoms. It is however available only through a doctor’s prescription, because of the risk of nicotine overdose.
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Nicorette Nasal Spray
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Boots Pharmaceuticals NicAssist Nasal Spray 10mg/ml (Nicotine)
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Nicotrol NS 10mg/ml Spray (10ml bottle)
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Electronic cigarette
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Electronic cigarette also called e-cigarette is a handheld electronic device that is “smoked” like an actual cigarette, but delivers nicotine vapour into the body as puffs are taken on the device.
E-cigarette consists of various components; a mouthpiece that is put in the mouth, like the normal cigarette; a cartridge (tank) that contains the nicotine and other additives; a heating device called an atomizer that heats up the nicotine in the cartridge; a microprocessor and its battery that coordinates everything in the device, and an LED light at the end of the e-cigarette that glows like a lit cigarette. The first sets of e-cigarettes were made to look actually like cigarette. These are called cigalikes. The current trend is to make the e-cigarette to look different, because smoking has gone out of fashion, especially in developed countries.
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Cigma Vape Slim Full Kit | Worlds Slimmest Smallest Refillable Rechargeable E Cigarette Starter Kit
World’s First Slimmest Refillable & Rechargeable E-cigarette. Stylish, portable and lightweight, it’s easy to carry and fits in every pocket. Slim & elegant packaging box included. The Dual Pack contains 2 Clearomizers and 2 Batteries. Share the amazing vaping experience with someone else or keep one battery always charged & fill the clearomizers with two different flavours.
Elegant design. Available in Chrome or Gold, Cigma Vape is as small and easy to use as a real cigarette. Plus, the red LED light provides it a ?real ash’ effect, making you feel like smoking an actual cigarette.
Easy Rechargeable with the USB charger included, for every USB port, plus UK & EU plug adapter. Long-lasting and safe product, it comes with Over Smoking and Low Voltage protection, providing you a healthy and durable product.
Refillable with your favourite e-liquids. We recommend you to use Cigma 10ml E-Liquids, for a perfect amount of vapour and for increasing the life of your product. 10 ml Tobacco E-liquid bottle included. The coils and Clearomizers are replaceable and available on Amazon. Note: Our coils work the best with 50/50 PG/VG e-liquid. A higher VG e-liquid is thicker and harder to vaporise.
This e-cigarette doesn’t contain Nicotine or Tobacco, it’s Carbon Monoxide free and Odour free. Your satisfaction is the most important, so this product comes with a Money Back Guarantee. TPD Registered. New Warning Labels Applied.
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Nicolites Rechargeable Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit and High Strength Menthol Refill Cartridges Combo Pack
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Nicocig Rechargeable Electronic Cig
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OK Rechargeable Electronic Cigarettes Tobacco Starter Kit – OKSTART (OK E-Cigarettes)
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inFein Classic E Cigarette Blister Kit Rechargeable Electronic Cigarette 650 1100mah Battery 1.6ml Atomizer Quit Smoking E Cig-in Electronic Cigarette Kits
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Rechargeable Electronic Cigarette and cartridge
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Nicotine lozenges
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Nicotine lozenges are pleasant tasting tablets that deliver nicotine into the body as the lozenge dissolves in the mouth. It can therefore be used to quickly deal with any of the nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
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Nicorette Lozenge
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GoodSense Nicotine Lozenge
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Equate Nicotine Lozenges
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Commit Lozenges
Self-help books for smoking cessation
Name of book: How to quit smoking: A complete guide
Brief description of the book:This book provides readers with practical and proven information on how to successfully quit smoking, and gain from the myriad of benefits that flows from it. The book contains several evidence-based tits bits and advices that have been found to be extremely helpful in quitting the addiction to cigarette smoking. The tit bits are derived from reputable sources, but have been adapted in the book, to suit the Nigerian situation. The book would surely be a useful helpmate for all smokers in Nigeria who must quit immediately, to enhance their chance of a long and healthy life.
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Price: Hard copy: N1, 000
Name of book: A Motivational Guide to a Life Without Smoking: Quit & Stay Quit Nicotine Cessation Program
Brief description of the book: This meditation book provides readers with the motivation and support they need to stop smoking, and the encouragement to stay smoke free each day. Passages give readers insight to the subtle causes for their smoking and ways to deal with those causes without smoking. Learn to break rituals and patterns associated with smoking, such as ways to avoid behaviors, attitudes, and situations that could trigger relapse.
Background of the authors: Terry A. Rustin
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Name of book: How To Quit Smoking Fast – Quickly Painlessly and Permanently!
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Name of book: Dying For A Smoke: A Guidebook for Smoking Cessation
Brief description of the book: Many people say that stopping smoking is the hardest thing they have ever tried to do. Few people understand the grip that addiction to nicotine has on the body and the power smoking has over the mind. People know that the health risks associated with smoking far outweigh any benefits they derive from tobacco use, yet it’s difficult to stop. Making a well-informed plan is the initial step to stopping and it greatly increases the chances for success. In this book all of the strategies that are effective are discussed and outlined including hints for developing a personal plan. The book discusses all of the medical aids currently in use including prescription medications and possible side-effects. The book helps you determine the best method for you and points you in the right direction. It’s then up to the individual to make the changes. The book includes two audio CDs (affixed on the inner back cover) that teach relaxation techniques and are used to provide motivation.
Background of the authors: Gregory L. Little, Kenneth D. Robinson
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