If you know a smoker, there is plenty of cause for concern when it comes to their health and well being. Smoking, as you may know, is the number one cause of deaths form lung cancer in this country. Not only lung cancer, but many other forms of cancer are directly attributable to smoking, as well as many other diseases. You probably know someone who smokes and would like to know how to help them stop smoking.
Motivate them to quit.
A lot of smokers are unaware of what they are actually doing to their bodies by smoking. To help someone to stop smoking, you need to get them motivated too do so. There's something which will get each and every smoker motivated to give up the habit. Perhaps the smoker you know is concerned with their health (other than the habit of smoking, of course). Maybe they have children - impress the value of being there for their children's wedding day. Whatever it is, it has to be something which makes them want to quit badly enough to stick with it.
Perhaps you can reason with them about the ravages to the body brought on by smoking. One effective technique is to show them pictures of black lungs and other damaged organs; this has helped many a smoker stop smoking. However, don't show them these pictures right after dinner - they might be nauseated by them!
Support them.
Many smokers just need one thing to give up the habit - the support of those around them. Maybe they fear missing out on the places they used to go. Why not start taking them out to new places to hangout which are smoke free? They might also worry that their friends will no longer come by if there is no smoking in their home - talk to them and get their support too.
Another thing you can do to help someone to stop smoking is giving them stop smoking products, such as gum, patches, inhalers and other nicotine replacement products. Research these ahead of time so that if any questions are asked, you'll have the answers. You'll be able to assure them of the safety and efficacy of these products, which will help them to stop smoking.
How to really help someone to stop smoking.
Encouragement is the best help you can give to anyone to help them stop smoking, particularly if they've tried and failed to quit in the past. Tell them that it's OK; not everyone succeeds on the first try. By giving them this support and encouragement, you can help someone to stop smoking once and for all!
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