How To Help Someone Quit Smoking

Question:
What are some useful suggestions on how to help someone quit smoking?

Answer:
Unfortunately, I don't think it is possible to help someone who is not ready to quit smoking. Breaking an addiction usually requires reaching a bottom of some kind and then recovery. If your friend is still convinced that he is not a smoker, he has no reason to quit. All that you can do is be an example of how much better life is since you quit and hope that he will eventually see it. I would be honest with your friend. Tell him that you will try your best to help him quit, but he also has to be honest with you too. If he wants to quit but can't, then he is addicted. He is a smoker. Tell him that if he genuinely wants your help, then you can try your best. You need to know for the sake of your friendship if he's just making the right noises to keep people appeased rather than actually desiring help. If that's the case, there is a possibility that the more you try to help, the further you'll push him away.