Smoking

Smoking is probably the hardest addiction to quit. Nicotine gum, lozenges, and medications all don’t seem to work right away. There’s hypnosis, that some swear by but most don’t find it to be enough. There seems to be no magic bullet in ridding yourself of this addiction but patience. Using those healthier nicotine substitutes, along with having the patience to try again, seems to be what works for most.

Untreated psychiatric conditions can contribute to cigarette use. Exploring and treating underlying mood, anxiety or impulse disorders can all be effective in helping you quit the smoking habit.

When I take you on as a patient, I will do a comprehensive review of your psychiatric and medical history. This information will lay the groundwork of my hypothesis of your clinical state. Your level of nicotine use along with your determination to quit will set the initial treatment plan. That information coupled with your underlying mental health assessment will be used to construct a comprehensive plan to help you stop smoking.

Smoking is treatable. There are many great medications available today that are very effective at addressing your symptoms. There are additional aspects of your treatment that I can integrate into your care in an effort to give you the best outcome. My goal is to make the best treatment options accessible to you. Make an appointment today to take a step towards greater health. Make an appointment today to take a step towards greater health.