The Smoke Stops Here: The Last Drag/ Road To Freedom In 5 Steps

Smoking Cessation can be a challenge for many individuals who are struggling with the need to quit. At each encounter the provider should ask about the smoking status of the patient, advise about the dangers of smoking, assess readiness to quit, assist with quit effort, and arrange follow-up to support the quit journey. This 5As step process is a strategy to help individuals who smoke to move from ashes to empowerment.