The first step in getting help is finding out if you or someone you know has a problem. A certified addiction counselor can perform a professional assessment , which will identify alcoholism and recommend the appropriate treatment. Addiction to nicotine The use of tobacco has been interwoven with the history of America. People are now more aware of the true addictive nature of nicotine and tobacco use. Chronic use of tobacco is a contributing factor in many premature deaths.
More people die from the effects of tobacco than all other drugs combined.
Treatment and counseling for smokers Forty million Americans have quit smoking. The IIAR provides an Outpatient Program designed specifically to help people who are actively addicted to nicotine. This intensive program will teach addicted persons about the problem and help them find a way to live comfortably without using nicotine. Proctor's Nicotine Dependency Treatment Program provides care over a 90-day period. During this time, individuals meet for 16 group therapy sessions.