Child psychiatrist at JSC “Medicina” (academic Roitberg clinic), Ph.D. Vladimir Skavysh in an interview with RIAMO announcedhow to treat parents if a teenager starts smoking. According to him, the correct reaction of adults will be a frank conversation, in which it is necessary to find out the motives of the child.
“The correct answer to a teenager who smokes is a candid conversation: “Why are you smoking?” It is important to understand the reasons for such behavior. So, we need a dialogue and a confidential conversation. Skavysh, you can not shout, beat, punish or teach an instructive lesson” said.
According to him, the reason for the child’s bad habits may be hiding in his social environment. The expert added that the ways to quit smoking and electronic cigarettes are the same – this is sports, education and creativity, as well as environmental change.
Former scientists from the University of Plymouth to solvethat physical activity and motivational support programs do not provide long-term benefits to smokers. The study was published in the journal Addiction.