Challenges Related to Overcoming Addiction: Assessing Motivation and Readiness to Quit or Reduce Cigarette Smoking

The formulation of effective anti-nicotine policies must consider the realities and challenges encountered by individuals addicted to nicotine. It is therefore important to understand the nature of addiction, the characteristics of smokers and ex-smokers, and to search for effective methods of treating nicotine addiction. In addition to education and health promotion, Poland's tobacco control policy should include multi-sectoral interventions aimed at those who are already addicted.