As with inpatient counseling, once the counselor has your readiness to quit, addiction level, barriers to quitting, and CO level, he or she will help you develop an individualized plan to quit. Counselors consult with all referring physicians about the treatment plan. However, counselors at the NDP will continue to support you to offer advice, encouragement and additional resources where necessary. Follow-up counseling phone calls are made at intervals throughout the year. Counselors will stay with you as long as you need them.
Sessions cover issues related to maintaining a smoke-free lifestyle.
Sometimes staying off nicotine is the hardest part. Support groups are held in afternoon and evening sessions with help from NDP staff. Bring him or her in for a visit with one of our counselors. AAMC is working in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Health Department to address the rise in adolescent smoking. Programs can be tailored to meet the special needs of teens.