Table of Contents
- 1 How can a psychiatrist help with smoking?
- 2 Can doctors prescribe anything to stop smoking?
- 3 What is the best approach for someone trying to quit smoking?
- 4 How can I get help with quitting smoking?
- 5 Should patients with mental illness be encouraged to quit smoking?
- 6 Where can I find a smoking cessation counselor?
How can a psychiatrist help with smoking?
Behavioral treatment and medication Counseling sessions can be helpful for patients alone or in combination with nicotine replacement therapy or medication. A psychiatrist can either provide these sessions or refer the patient to a counselor who can.
Can doctors prescribe anything to stop smoking?
There are prescription drugs that have been shown to help people quit tobacco. Some can be used along with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). You often need to start taking them in the weeks before your Quit Day (the day you plan to quit).
What is the best approach for someone trying to quit smoking?
Here are 10 ways to help you resist the urge to smoke or use tobacco when a tobacco craving strikes.
- Try nicotine replacement therapy. Ask your doctor about nicotine replacement therapy.
- Avoid triggers.
- Delay.
- Chew on it.
- Don’t have ‘just one’
- Get physical.
- Practice relaxation techniques.
- Call for reinforcements.
How do mentally ill people quit smoking?
People with mental illness may need extra help to succeed in quitting. This can include more counseling and longer use or a combination of stop-smoking medicines. With careful monitoring, quitting smoking does not interfere with treatments for mental illness and can be part of the treatment.
Which doctor should I consult to quit smoking?
Best Doctors for Quit Smoking in Bangalore
| Doctor’s Name | Clinic Fees | Lybrate Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Ravi Prakash | ₹850 | 89\% |
| Mr.Saul Pereira | ₹1500 | 94\% |
| Dr.Mohan Sunil Kumar | ₹1000 | NA |
| Ms.M Sri Vidhya Venkatesan | NA | 94\% |
How can I get help with quitting smoking?
Talk to your doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or other health care provider about the proper use and potential side effects of nicotine replacement products and other medicines. They can also help you find local resources for assistance in quitting smoking.
Should patients with mental illness be encouraged to quit smoking?
Smoking is known to pose serious health risks and is particularly common in patients with mental illness, but clinicians sometimes fail to address smoking among these patients. However, patients with mental illness are able and should be encouraged to quit smoking.
Where can I find a smoking cessation counselor?
Smoking cessation counselors are available to answer smoking-related questions in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern time. Smoking cessation counselors are also available through LiveHelp, an online instant messaging service. LiveHelp is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern time.
Can e-cigarettes help me quit smoking?
E-cigarettes are not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation aid, unlike treatments such as nicotine replacement therapy or the medications Chantix or Zyban.