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The prevention and restriction measures would have limited effect if they were not accompanied by a policy of support for smokers who want to quit.
Most smokers go through various stages: first they become increasingly regular consumers, and finally they become what the Americans call a "happy smoker". This state of satisfaction may last for a long time, but every smoker eventually contemplates quitting, and thus falls into the category of "dissonant" smokers.
We know, however, that quitting smoking is more than just an act of willpower: it's about fighting the addictions to which we are subject. For many, smoking is a pleasure that needs to be replaced. To achieve this, a number of methods are available to ex-smokers. In , there are two main types of treatment : on the one hand, those involving the use of drugs, such as nicotine substitutes, and, on the other, non-medicinal methods, ranging from a totally personal approach to psychological support and so-called "alternative" methods, such as acupuncture or hypnosis. Studies carried out in Belgium show that these approaches do not have the same effects or the same costs.
The choice of treatment, in particular by drug-based methods, depends on the type of patient (needs, tolerance, financial means), but most smokers who quit do so without any particular help. The probability of success increases with the number of attempts. |
