Quit Smoking Programs — Hope Rehab & Wellness, Delhi
Understanding Tobacco Dependence
Tobacco dependence is a chronic, relapsing condition driven primarily by nicotine’s addictive properties and reinforced by behavioural cues. Smoking harms nearly every organ, increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and respiratory illness, and also affects mental wellbeing. At Hope Rehab & Wellness we offer structured, evidence-based smoking cessation programmes combining pharmacotherapy, behavioural counselling and long-term relapse prevention support.
Who We Treat
We help adults and young adults who:
- Smoke cigarettes, bidis, or use tobacco-related products and want to quit.
- Have tried to quit previously but relapsed.
- Use tobacco alongside other substances and need integrated care.
- Require medical supervision for withdrawal or coexisting health conditions.
Our Smoking Cessation Program
Our comprehensive approach follows international best-practices and is individually tailored. Core elements include:
- Comprehensive intake: tobacco-use history, Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), medical exam, and carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring where available.
- Pharmacotherapy: nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, lozenge), varenicline, and bupropion — prescribed and monitored by our medical team based on medical history and preferences.
- Behavioural counselling: individual CBT-based counselling, motivational interviewing, and habit-reversal strategies to manage triggers and cravings.
- Brief interventions and quit planning: personalised quit dates, coping plans, and gradual tapering strategies when appropriate.
- Group support & peer counselling: structured support groups and community referrals to sustain motivation.
- Integrated care: management of co-occurring mental health issues (depression, anxiety) and coordination with pulmonology or cardiology when needed.
- Follow-up & relapse prevention: long-term outpatient follow-up, booster counselling, telehealth check-ins and digital support options.
Clinical Approach
We emphasise a personalised, non-judgemental approach. Medication choices are discussed with every patient — for example, varenicline has strong evidence for efficacy but requires monitoring for possible side effects. Behavioural counselling helps patients identify triggers (social cues, stress, alcohol) and develop alternative routines. Combining medication with counselling yields the best quit rates.
What to Expect — Timeline & Outcomes
Withdrawal symptoms typically begin within hours of the last cigarette and peak within days; however, psychological cravings can persist for months. With a structured programme, many patients achieve sustained abstinence. We set realistic goals, monitor carbon monoxide levels when possible, and create a relapse-prevention plan tailored to work and family life.
Ready to Quit? Book an Assessment
Call our admissions team for a confidential consultation and personalised quit plan. We offer same-day appointments for urgent needs and telehealth follow-ups for ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common medications include nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, lozenge), varenicline and bupropion. Each has benefits and potential side effects — your clinician will recommend the best option for you.
Physical benefits begin quickly: heart rate and blood pressure improve within days, and lung function improves over weeks to months. Cravings and withdrawal symptoms may peak in the first week but improve with ongoing support.
Yes — many patients need multiple attempts before achieving long-term abstinence. We review previous attempts and tailor a new plan addressing past barriers.
Varenicline is effective and generally well-tolerated, but like all medications it has potential side effects. We screen for contraindications and monitor patients closely while on treatment.
Yes — group counselling and peer-support sessions are part of our programme and help maintain motivation and share coping strategies.
Some people gain weight after quitting due to changes in metabolism and appetite. We provide nutritional advice and behavioural strategies to manage weight without compromising quit efforts.
Evidence on e-cigarettes as a cessation tool is mixed. We discuss the risks and alternatives and support evidence-based methods for quitting.
Yes — telehealth is available for follow-up consultations, medication reviews and counselling sessions.
Costs vary by the treatment pathway chosen (medication, residential vs outpatient). Our admissions team will provide clear pricing and discuss financing options during the intake call.
Relapse is common and doesn't mean failure. We re-assess, adjust the plan, and continue support — many patients succeed after multiple attempts.
