Know Your Patient

Overview

Understanding how patients from different cultures and communities use tobacco, why tobacco use relapse happens, and what to do to prevent relapses are important components of helping to end tobacco use dependence.

The following sections provide additional information:

• Patient Materials
• Tobacco Use Relapse Prevention 
• Helping to Overcome Unwillingness to Quit 
• Assisting People with Behavioral Health Disorders

Additionally, it is important for all patients, smokers and nonsmokers alike, to fully understand the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure. To find out more, visit the following section:

• Secondhand Smoke in the Home