Effective treatments for tobacco dependence have been extensively researched and developed. Smokers and other tobacco users who receive effective treatment are 2-3 times more likely to successfully quit that those who try to quit on their own. Effective tobacco dependence treatment includes use of the FDA approved medications to treat physical withdrawal and behavioral coaching to help change habits.
The following will provide an overview and details about tobacco dependence treatment.
Review of Tobacco Dependence and Tobacco Dependence Treatment: Summary developed by the OHSU Smoking Cessation Center for health professionals (pdf).
Smoking Cessation Pharmacology: Comprehensive chart for prescribers (pdf)
Tobacco Dependence Medication Treatment Recommendations: Developed for use by OHSU Health Professionals (pdf)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: A Clinical Practice Guideline (USPHS, 2000)
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/treating_tobacco_use.pdf
An evidence-based guideline for clinicians, health care administrators, insurers and purchasers published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: Clinician's Packet: A How-To Guide For Implementing the Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline (March 2003)
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/clinpack.html
Published by the U.S. Public Health Service.