What is the best way to make someone quit smoking?

Answer 1

== == == == * There are several things you can do to help someone quit smoking. No matter what you do, encourage them at every step along the way. Encouragement and personal support, according to the CDC, makes a smoker 50 percent more likely to succeed. How should you encourage them? Follow the Trans theoretical Model of Change (Prochaska, DiClemente, & Norcross, 1992). Knowing where your smoking peers or family are can help you provide pointed encouragement. Understand behavior change:Behavior change happens over six stages, and your goal is to help them move into the next phase--except for stage 6: Precontemplation - In this stage, a person doesn't think anything is wrong with his behavior. (Encourage them to think about it). 1)2)Contemplation - Acknowledge that a problem exists. (Encourage them to consider options that exist to change their behavior). 3)Preparation - There is at least a loose commitment to change. (Encourage them by repeating their stated goals. Tell them you believe they can do it. Offer to assist them if necessary). 4) Action - They are taking action to change their behavior. (Cheer them on as they accomplish their goals. Tell them how good they're doing and be available for them). 5) Maintenance - The behavior has changed to their goal behavior. Some stay here permanently. (Check in periodically to see how their doing. Keep poisonous behaviors and triggers at bay). 6) Relapse or Lapse - They return to their old behavior fully or partially. (Help them focus on what they've accomplished, not their failures. Talk about how next time can be different). For more information on helping someone quit smoking, visit http://www.WeDidItStory.com. It's a nonprofit site dedicated to helping non-smokers (and smokers) help in the fight against tobacco.

* There is nothing you can do to motivate someone else to quit any habit. All you can do is be there and be sympathetic without enabling and do nothing to perpetuate their habit. It is solely up to them. == == * The smoker has to pick their own time. By harping at them every time they turn around exasperates them and doesn't help one bit. Cancer is also caused by genetics, the environment in which we live (asbestos, paint that had lead in it, gases from WWII, etc.) Although smoking certainly isn't good for one it can't be blamed for everything. When and if your friend decides to quit smoking then that is the time to encourage them.

Answer 2

My friends that used to smoke said that they bought a guide online and it helped them stop in around a week. I'll link to it below... Also they used to always try patches that never helped so I wouldn't recommend the patches to you. I wish the best for you!

Thanks

Answer 3

There are many ways, all of which work for different people. You can try nicotine patches, puffers, going cold turkey, joining a help group or even hypnotism.

When you get to the point that one is to many and a million is not enough, it is time.

I personally found only one way to quit. First you must decide to quit. Once you stop be very careful to keep your mouth clean. Either brush your teeth or get the breath sprays, do NOT chew gum or start eating mints. The idea is to stop putting things in your mouth. As a smoker knows, you will get a particular taste in your mouth and you will automatically want to light up again. Be aware of that and be ready with the tooth brush and sprays, they really do help. Stay out of places that allow smoking or there are others smokers. Be determined and don't give up just because you had a weak moment. Every hour counts. Good luck you can do it.

Answer 4

You can't make someone quit smoking. Who are you anyway to suggest that it's your right to make someone quit? But i digress, all you can do is offer them support if they are willing to quit, support includes not smoking around them, and talking with them when they feel they need to smoke. Again a person will never be able to quit if they don't want to.

Answer 5

There is no "best" way to stop smoking. There are, however, a variety of different ways that have worked for different people. While some are capable of quitting "cold turkey," others have found weening, nicotine patches, hypnosis, or medication to be effective.

Answer 6

you can buy nicotine gum and try not to get too stressed. tell yourself that every cigarette makes you more and more unhealthy. remember smoking kills

Answer 7

1) (and most importantly) you need a strong will power. 2)you can have water instead of smoking 3) homeopathic is known to be helpful

Answer 8

One of my friends hide their moms cigerattes and she said that cut then down a little .Or just talk to them

Answer 9

If you continue smoking, you could die. Isn't that good enough?

Answer 10

Most ways are unfortunately low success, but try nicotine replacement, Zyban, and Chantix. Whatever you do, don't go cold turkey. The success rate for this is near zero.