Smoking support group in a medical detoxification inpatient unit Elly Richards and Karen Fraser 19 th March 2015 The Group Purpose To help clients manage their nicotine withdrawals during inpatient admission To provide support and information around smoking How it came about Group Structure Brief assessment CBT 5 part model NRT Information Other alternatives Discussion Brief assessment Purpose to get a gauge of level of dependence/patterns of use in group Q1 How soon after waking ( 30 minutes)? Q2 How many ( 10 cigs/day) CBT 5 part model NRT Information Other alternatives Discussion Often clients want to cut down/quit Outcomes Questions