Counseling and psychological support will now be available for anyone looking to quit tobacco in all forms, including e-cigarettes. This initiative follows the launch of a new guide by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) for healthcare professionals to manage tobacco dependence effectively.
The guide provides clear strategies and step-by-step methods to help people at different stages of tobacco addiction. These include behavioral therapies and approved medications tailored to three groups: those ready to quit, those not ready, and former smokers at risk of starting again.
The guide also introduces advanced international tests to measure nicotine dependency. These tests will use modern tools to assess how prepared someone is to quit and their chances of resuming tobacco use.
Follow-up care is a key focus of the guide. It emphasizes teamwork among healthcare staff and specialists to tackle the challenges of tobacco use, support preventive health programs, and encourage a healthier lifestyle.
The guide aims to empower health professionals with the right tools to help individuals quit smoking, safeguard the community from tobacco-related harm, and promote better overall health.
