... smoking at every opportunity. This will help establish smoking status and level of dependence. b) ADVISE all smokers to stop, also advise them of the risks to their health and the benefits of stopping. c) ASISIT the smoker to stop. If a patient has the motivation to stop then help should ... all of their consultation. Over 76% said they advised smokers to cut down if they couldn't stop . It is important for those professionals involved to understand more about a smoker's psychology so they can help in the most effective way. The most important factor determining success is without ... How...

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... "window of opportunity". Cole (2001) explains the importance of taking up the window of opportunity, stating that " a serious or life threatening illness represents a teachable moment, a time when personalization of the risks of cigarettes are particularly graphic, when motivation is elevated and intention to quit is high". In my role as the Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Hospital Consultation Liaison Nurse, I visit wards and ... core aspect of drug dependence (Stolerman, 1992), it is essential that there is an understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of craving. Miyata & Yanagita (2001)...

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