It is very well known that tobacco use is one of the risk factors of developing chronic non-communicable diseases. The Ministry of Health carried out a health survey in the kingdom regarding this matter, which resulted in several different health activities and procedures, including the establishment of a specialized clinic for smokers, as well as the medical team to take care of, support and promote healthy behavior in non-smokers and those who are newly released from smoking and to protect them from passive smoking, as well as to encourage smokers to quit on every available occasion.

The purpose of this clinic is to help the tobacco users of all ages and genders who have the desire and the full readiness to quit tobacco use and treat them from the addiction that empowers them. This is done through examination, follow-up, counseling and treatment in a friendly atmosphere in which time allows for dialogue and consultation with the tobacco users and a clear plan to be committed by the tobacco user until he heals completely, which may extend for two years to ensure the irreversibility of the abuse.

During the visit of student to the family doctor or the dentist, after identifying him as a smoker, the physician takes the opportunity to remind him of the advantages of quitting tobacco and the harms it can cause, the immediate and subsequent effects on his health, his parents and children as well as the possibility that his sons and daughters may follow him as a smoker as he is the example for them. Among the negative points also the economic side of the problem is elaborated.

The clinic is currently located in the Hoora Health center and operates on Wednesday from 7:15 am to 2:15 pm, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 17:00 pm with pre-booked dates.
The clinic has its own equipment:

1. Electric vibrational device or what is known as silver Contact as an alternative to Chinese needles.
2. A device for measuring pulmonary function.
3. A carbon monoxide measuring device.

The last two devices are special and important equipment for the smoking Cessation Clinic for treatment and follow-up, they help the clinic staff in obtaining immediate documented results and increase the trust of the patient in the clinic and seriousness of work. The patient must initially bear the cost of nicotine substitutes, which may be treated for a period of between two to four weeks until they are provided by the Ministry and we propose to provide a promotional amount of it for a week for each patient and then the patient will take care of the rest.

Those Who need help or inquiry about the clinic can contact Hoora Health Centre on a the phone number 17318888 or attend in person In the working days and times mentioned above. A hotline for the clinic has recently been inaugurated, it receives calls from those wishing to quit smoking during the official working hours (66399855).