Action Provide intra-treatment social support. Strategies for Implementation Provide a supportive clinical environment while encouraging the patient in his or her quit attempt. My office staff and I are available to assist you. Action Help patient obtain extra-treatment social support. Strategies for Implementation Help patient develop social support for his or her quit attempt in his or her environments outside of treatment.
Action Recommend the use of approved pharmacotherapy, except in special circumstances.
Strategies for Implementation Recommend the use of pharmacotherapies found to be effective. Explain how these medications increase smoking cessation success and reduce withdrawal symptoms. Action Provide supplementary materials.