He cannot afford the price of the nicotine suppresents. He is in the 10% below the poverty level and is being treated for schizphrenia. I am his dad and he won’t accept my help. Is there any way to get some help for him with his nicotine patches for (nicotine) addiction. He has pneumonia is there a company who considers people who are trying to help themselfs.
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There have been studies that show that individuals with schizophrenia may crave the type of stimulant found in nicotine, so it might be harder for him to quit than many others. It also could be the reason so many sufferers of the disease smoke. In other words, it may require some patience. He could try his insurance and his doctor's office to see if there are any quitting aids that would be covered. Sometimes, especially if it's a prescription aid, it can be covered. Other than that, I don't know of any financial resources. However, there is a great resource for people with sz: www.schizophrenia.com In addition to news articles, there are some very well-educated sufferers of schizophrenia and their families and supporters who run a chat room and forums. You could try posting your question there, along with any questions you may have about the disease and medications. The regulars there are very nice. Hope this helps, and if you have any sz-related questions, do ask! Alanna
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take him to some old age homes where he can talk to some elders and see the effects of smoking. go to the library get books on lung disease etc. try turning him onto body building, or sports, try to show him the mistake he is making, never mind the schizo thats an excuse. just find some older person he can talk to that can prove how terrible smokin is.
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There have also been studies about how "scare tactics" in young people don't work, the only proven method has been to talk about the connection between the corporate interests and tobacco, and about bad corporate policies that manipulate people and jeopardize their health for profit.
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i will be happy to tell him to go to google directory or WWW.mapquest.com find local listings of like groups for people
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so to www.google.com or www.mapquest.co or www.yourstate.gov