At the smoking cessation the Stop Smoking Services professional discusses a number of steps that Bert will be supported with. This will involve:
- Explanation of format and length of support programme
- Confirmation with Bert that he is motivated to stop
- Discussion regarding previous quitting circumstances and readiness to commit to quit. Advice and information about cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Support to consider what quitting requires in terms of time, effort and focus and behavioural support and physical dependence issues.
- Assess suitability for treatment and positive and realistic expectations
- Bert will then have an opportunity to confirm quit arrangements and his chosen quit day
CHSS supports the Charter for a smoke-free generation in Scotland by 2034 to protect young people and support positive health choices.
Rollover the options below to find out more about products available:
- Patches:
16hr patch – Discreet once a day solution to relieve nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms for 16 hrs.
24hr patch – Discreet once a day solution to relieve nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms for 24hrs - Oral products:
All oral products control cravings as they occur and include- Gum – Acts fast to deal with cravings – 2mg and 4mg various flavours
- Oral spray – Fast instant relief mouthspray
- Inhalator:
Helps to keep hands and mouth busy, could help to prevent overeating. - Nasal Spray:
Provides fast, powerful and effective relief from nicotine cravings for heavy smokers. - Tablets:
- Microtabs – A discreet and flexible solution to help you quit which is a small white tablet that dissolves under the tongue over a period of 30 mins.
- Zyban is a non nicotine prescription only medicine that has been shown to reduce withdrawal symptoms and urges to smoke (tablet form). 7-9 week course.
- Champix – non-nicotine prescription-only medicine that blocks nicotine receptors and reduces urges to smoke (tablet form) 12-week course
Page last reviewed: 29 May 2020
