Smoking cessation is another way to say quitting smoking. There are many ways to approach quitting, and the first method a patient tries may not always be the best fit. Whether you’ve never tried to quit before or have tried many times without success, our providers have the knowledge and resources to assist patients who want to stop or cut back on their smoking.

Most patients are aware of the health risks of cigarettes. But other forms of tobacco such as cigars, smokeless tobacco (snuff or dip), electronic cigarettes (vapes), or dissolvable products (lozenges or sticks) can cause serious harm as well.

Some patients switch from one form of tobacco to another while trying to quit, such as going from smoking cigarettes to using e-cigarettes or vapes. This can be a helpful method to break a habit, but sometimes the new form of tobacco is just as addictive and difficult to stop using.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to quitting tobacco and nicotine products. Some patients have success quitting “cold-turkey,” but there is nothing wrong with needing support.

Medications can help reduce cravings, and over-the-counter products like patches may support patients in breaking the habit. Guidance from an experienced provider is important, because these medications and patches require different doses depending on patient needs.

Smoking is a social activity for many people, and quitting can feel like a lonely process. CCC has mental health resources available to support patients struggling with the effects of nicotine withdrawal.