Public Health « back next » Experts in smoking cessation led the development of this unique program aimed at motivating individuals to quit smoking. The program was designed to increase physician and patient understanding that: Nicotine dependence is a chronic, relapsing, addictive disease Successful smoking cessation may be a journey that entails a struggle of relapses and remissions People usually cannot quit without support More than 11,000 individuals participated in local educational programs during the pilot phase. Program materials included physician/payer/employer/patient slide presentations and patient motivational tools. » CE portfolio    » Posters and Abstracts portfolio   Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions of Use | Contact | Site Map