This has been shown in a number of studies to be the most effective approach. When the counselor calls back, they check and see how you are doing, and provide additional tips and practical advice about ways to quit, or stay quit. It can also work with people, either with or without use of the new medications such as patches and the quit-pill. First, anyone who uses is tobacco daily is almost certainly addicted to nicotine. There are a number of very practical tips that have been shown in studies to help people quit successfully and so education can be very useful.
Triggers are events, people or things that remind one about smoking.
If you don't get some help on ways to avoid triggers, or deal with them, it can be very hard to quit. Examples include taking a break at work and smoking, or going to a bar after work, or smoking with a friend. A counselor can help you develop other ways to deal with these situations ahead of time. In addition, because of the addiction's chemical aspect, people who quit have to deal with withdrawal. There are many ways to help ease the urges and cravings and discomfort, including both medications and other tricks.