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(Covey) Setting goals is important but sponsoring such goals is even more important. According to the book "Approximately 80% of smokers express a desire to quit smoking and a substantial number have attempted to quit. In addition to the consumer-induced demand, increasing yet still insufficient numbers of clinicians and provider organizations are referring patients to cessation services or developing their own cessation programs." (Covey)
The scarcity of such programs and the cost association with participating in these programs is all the more reason why government sponsored programs are essential. The book also explains that many health insurance plans do not cover smoking cessation programs. (Covey) For instance, a person that has quit smoking can experience a marked change in the breathing within a weak after quitting. (the Benefits of Quitting) in addition, a few years after quitting smoking the risk of stroke is reduced, along with the risk of acquiring cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, cervix and bladder. (the Benefits of Quitting) in addition, those who are able to quit decrease their risk of developing an ulcer or coronary heart disease. (the Benefits of Quitting)
This places more of the financial burden on the addict and makes it more difficult to quit. Some government sponsored cessation programs exist. In addition, there have been bills that encourage government sponsored cessation programs. (Center for Tobacco Cessation) One such bill is the MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2000. (Center for Tobacco Cessation) This bill was designed to add smoking cessation coverage for those using Medicare, Medicaid, and maternal and child health services. (Center for Tobacco Cessation)
In addition, the government has sponsored an initiative entitled "Smoke Free." This initiative is also sponsored by various government agencies including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for disease control and prevention and the National Cancer Institute. (You Can Quit Smoking Now) This initiative provides smokers with the tools that they need to quit smoking. It provides them with the resources that are available in the area of the country that they live in. (You Can Quit Smoking Now)
In addition, it provides smokers with 24-hour hotlines and free online help. (You Can Quit Smoking Now)
Indeed the government realizes that there is a need for government sponsored cessation programs. Legislatures understand that smoking related illnesses cost more to treat than government cessation programs. They also understand that older Americans, the poor and expectant mothers are the groups that are the least likely to be able to afford such programs. The government also understands the importance of supporting initiative that promotes a smoke free society. Although the government has sponsored some smoke cessation programs, the need for such programs still outweighs the resources made available by the government.
Center for Tobacco Cessation. 2000. 29 November 2004; http://ctcinfo.org/enewsletter/default.asp?id=82
Works Cited
The Benefits of Quitting. 2004. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 29 November 2004; http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2004/posters/benefits.htm
You Can Quit Smoking Now. 2004. Smoke Free Initiative. 29 November 2004; http://www.smokefree.gov/
Covey, Lirio S. 1998. Helping the Hard-Core Smoker: A Clinician's Guide. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates: Mahwah, NJ.
Dean, M. 18, September 1996. TEENS LOST in SMOKE: Cigarettes Easy to Buy and Difficult to Kick for Underage Youths. The Washington Times. Page Number: 8.
Works Cited
The Benefits of Quitting. 2004. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 29 November 2004; http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_2004/posters/benefits.htm
You Can Quit Smoking Now. 2004. Smoke Free Initiative. 29 November 2004; http://www.smokefree.gov/
Covey, Lirio S. 1998. Helping the Hard-Core Smoker: A Clinician's Guide. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates: Mahwah, NJ.
Dean, M. 18, September 1996. TEENS LOST in SMOKE: Cigarettes Easy to Buy and Difficult to Kick for Underage Youths. The Washington Times. Page Number: 8.
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