Cigarette smoking cessation program: What it takes to be free– part 1
Like with all other addictive substances, treatment must be done in a given order. Cigarette smoking cessation program will entails working strategies that delivers results both to the direct and indirect patients. On overage the patient will make 3 visits to the facility. During the initial visit the patient will have an intake counseling session. This generally helps in the review of their smoking history, identifying their strengths and challenges and also to review their effective skills. All these are done to help them get ready for a smooth cessation process. At the point of registration at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, doctor Akoury registers that, a physical examination will be done. This is done alongside the integrative program which uses a mindfulness-based approach to demonstrate to the tobacco user that they can find relief from their cravings.
We will under normal circumstances have three counseling sessions. These are important to be sure that the ex-tobacco user is clear on their intentions to remain abstinent and that they are capable of continuing to use mindfulness techniques to abolish cravings and other emotional distress which can often emerge when nicotine is pulled away.
Cigarette smoking cessation program: Supportive counseling and laser therapy
During the second visit, the patient is taken through a supportive counseling to establish progress. Mindfulness-based techniques will be reinforced and further strategies added if needed to help maintain nicotine free. Low level cold laser therapy will be applied on acupuncture points on the ears and wrists, which can boost endorphin levels and help decrease cravings. Cold laser therapy has been used successfully as a non-invasive (needle-free) application to acupuncture points for many health issues including addiction and pain.
Cigarette smoking cessation program: How are brains work?
In our previous articles we have mentioned that our brain cells, or neurons, communicate with each other by means of small molecules, known as neurotransmitters. These are manufacture directly from the food nutrients vitamins, minerals and amino acids. When neurons exchange these molecules with each other, they enable us to stay focused and be alert. This way we are able to deal with stressful situations, and to block out pain, among many other things.
Finally when sufficient amounts of nutrients are available to our brains so they can produce and exchange these chemical neurotransmitters in adequate amounts, we tend to stay on top of things, to remain relaxed and happy, and to get pleasure out of everyday life experiences. However, when our brains don’t have enough of the nutrients they need to produce neurotransmitters in sufficient quantities. And because of that we can become irritable, unable to focus, angry, even depressed. If neurotransmitter shortages continue for longer periods of time, we begin looking for ways to deal with them. The cigarette smoking cession program is very helpful because it gives direction of the progress being made in the healing process. This is not the end of the program and so we are going to be looking at the second part of the program. Keep on the link and for any concerns call doctor Akoury right away.
Cigarette smoking cessation program: What it takes to be free– part 1
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