Smoking is one of the most addictive habits that human beings can develop. It is considered more addictive than heroin and extremely difficult to quit. But, with support and determination, it is possible for anyone to quit smoking. Read on to learn help a family member quit smoking.
Instructions
1. Break the smoking routine. The smoking habit is largely a physical addiction to nicotine, but it is also partially based on habit. Smokers have specific times and places that signal to them that they are ready to smoke. This may be a place where they take a smoke break at work or a place in the home where they are used to smoking. For some people, it's their car. Whatever these places and times are, the best way to support your relative is to break up this routine.
2. Go away for a few days. If possible, take your relative completely away from their routine for a few days. This will allow the nicotine to leave their system while in a different environment. This environment will not have the same triggers that will urge your relative to smoke. A long weekend vacation is the perfect time to plan a stop smoking getaway.
3. Talk about anything besides smoking. Talking about smoking will only drive your relative to smoke. Keep your relative engaged in conversation and steer the conversation away from smoking if your relative begins to talk about it.
4. Keep your relative busy. Plan activities that you can do together. Playing games, shopping, fishing or playing a sport can keep your relative too busy to think about smoking. If you can keep your relative engaged like this for a few days, the nicotine addiction will have largely subsided and the temptation to cheat will not be as strong.
5. Encourage your relative to seek anti-smoking medication if needed. There are medications like Zyban that can be prescribed by a doctor if every other attempt fails.
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