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How Behavioral Therapy Helps You Quit Smoking
Published: Sep 14, 2024
Behavioral therapy is a powerful tool in the fight against smoking. Discover how this form of support can increase your chances of quitting for good.
Understanding Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy involves counseling and support to help individuals quit smoking. It can take various forms, including individual and group sessions, telephone quitlines, and digital options like apps. Combining these therapies with pharmacotherapy often yields the best results.
Types of Behavioral Support
Support options are diverse, including face-to-face counseling, group therapy, and online resources. Telephone quitlines offer immediate support, while apps provide ongoing motivation and tracking. These methods cater to different preferences, making quitting more accessible.
The Role of Motivation
Motivation is key to the success of behavioral therapy. Techniques like motivational interviewing explore personal reasons for quitting, enhancing commitment. This personalized approach helps tailor the therapy to individual needs, increasing its effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's counseling support to help quit smoking, often paired with medication.
Support includes counseling, quitlines, apps, and group therapy.
Motivation enhances commitment and tailors therapy to individual needs.
Wrapping Up
Behavioral therapy, combined with motivation, significantly boosts quitting success.
References
- Stead LF, Koilpillai P, Fanshawe TR, Lancaster T. Combined pharmacotherapy and behavioural interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 3:CD008286.
- Livingstone-Banks J, Norris E, Hartmann-Boyce J, et al. Relapse prevention interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 2019.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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