St. John Health offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment through a network of hospitals and outpatient centers. Substance abuse can be as damaging to health and well being as physical illness. Just as you would seek a doctor for a broken bone or a diabetic condition, help is available from experienced medical professionals for treatment of substance abuse problems. Call our toll-free central information number,1-800-626-3896 24-hours a day.
Getting Help to Quit
Nicotine replacement therapy -- nicotine patches, gum, nasal spray or inhaler -- helps relieve withdrawal symptoms so people who stop smoking can focus on the psychological aspects of quitting, says the National Cancer Institute. These forms of therapy work best when accompanied by counseling from a doctor or other health care provider.
