Key points
- Advise clients that tobacco use disorder is a chronic, relapsing condition and that single episodes of treatment rarely lead to permanent remission.
- Conduct regular follow-up to assess the client's response to treatment, provide support and modify treatment if necessary.
- Refer clients to relevant resources.
Resources
Self-help or support groups
Canadian Cancer Society. (2013). One Step at a Time: For Smokers Who Don't Want to Quit
Canadian Cancer Society. (2013). One Step at a Time: For Smokers Who Want to Quit
Canadian Cancer Society. (2013). One Step at a Time: Help a Smoker Quit
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Tobacco Addiction Treatment Clinic
Self-management resources
Canadian Cancer Society. Cost of Smoking Calculator (Flash plug-in required)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Smoking Diary
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Smoking Fact Sheets for Clinicians
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Smoking Fact Sheets for Patients
Websites
CAN-ADAPTT (Canadian Action Network for the Advancement, Dissemination and Adoption of Practice-informed Tobacco Treatment)
TEACH (Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health)
Tobacco use disorder quick reference: