Interventions for treatment-resistant smokers.

摘要: We can understand resistance to treatment in smokers two ways. First, when there is no awareness that smoking be responsible for a physical disease, e.g., chronic obstructive lung disease or dependence disorder. Second, actually seek but fail respond positively. The first kind-resistance related lack of awareness-may not so common adult US smokers, more among young smokers. Information crucial increase awareness. However, such information must presented way it. Whether smoker takes action will also depend on what options and choices are available. Encouraging abrupt cessation as the only option unlikely motivate who have tried quit many times failed those do want give up completely. Alternatives quitting gradually-even harm-minimization-should considered. Hopefully, taking some control over with help of, example, nicotine replacement self-efficacy motivation quit. For find it impossible quit, harm-minimization procedures should definitely invoked.