Mayo's Nicotine Dependence Centers (NDC) provides the best-quality, evidence-based care for tobacco dependence — non-judgmentally and supportively. Whether someone is ready to quit or not, NDC professionals work with people to develop a plan that will give the best chance of success when they are ready.
A proven relationship exists between the amount of intervention and intensity of treatment, and the success of an individual in quitting tobacco use. The NDC offers programs that can help those who just need a little extra push, as well as those who have almost given up — and everyone in between.
Programs are led by counselors with special training and experience in treating help people and their addictions.
Mayo's nicotine dependence programs are supervised by a physician so that all aspects of the patient's condition are considered in the treatment process. Treatment of nicotine dependence is coordinated with treatment of other medical problems, when necessary.

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