Tobacco Addiction Treatment: Quit for a Healthier Tomorrow
What is Tobacco Addiction?
Tobacco addiction, also known as Nicotine Dependence, is a condition where an individual becomes physically and psychologically dependent on nicotine, a chemical found in tobacco products.
Types of Tobacco Use
- Smoking: Cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.
- Chewing Tobacco: Gutkha, khaini, and betel quid.
- Snuff: Finely ground tobacco inhaled through the nose or placed in the mouth.
Symptoms of Tobacco Addiction
- Intense cravings for tobacco.
- Irritability or anxiety when trying to quit.
- Continuing use despite health problems.
- Spending significant time or money on tobacco products.
Why Quit Tobacco?
Immediate Benefits
Holistic Healing
- Improved sense of taste and smell.
- Better breathing and increased energy levels.
- Reduced heart rate and blood pressure within 24 hours of quitting.
- Decreased risk of life-threatening diseases like cancer and heart attacks.
- Enhanced quality of life and life expectancy.
- Positive influence on family and friends, especially children.
The Path to Freedom
- Decision to Quit Acknowledging the harm caused by tobacco and deciding to quit is the first step toward recovery.
- Seeking Help Enrolling in a professional treatment program increases the chances of successful quitting.
- Staying Tobacco-Free Our comprehensive relapse prevention strategies ensure long-term success.
The Impact of Tobacco Addiction
Tobacco Addiction Treatment at Sanchit Nasha Mukti Kendra
At Sanchit Nasha Mukti Kendra, we understand the challenges of quitting tobacco and offer evidence-based solutions to help individuals break free from nicotine dependency.
Initial Assessment
A thorough evaluation of the individual's tobacco use history and overall health.
Identifying triggers and patterns of use.
Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify triggers and develop strategies to avoid or cope with them.
Motivational Interviewing: Strengthens the individual’s commitment to quit tobacco.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Use of FDA-approved products like nicotine patches, gums, lozenges, or inhalers.
Gradually reduces dependence by supplying controlled amounts of nicotine.
Relapse Prevention
Equip individuals with coping mechanisms to handle stress, triggers, and social situations.
Ongoing counseling and follow-ups to ensure sustained progress.