Algorithm 2: Prevention

Algorithm 2

 

Person currently not using tobacco (Children, adolescents, young adults, Military recruits, former tobacco users, pregnant women)
Has person ever used tobacco in the past? Box 17 yes to box 18
Assess risk for starting tobaco use [O] Assess risk for relapse [N]
Is person at risk? Box 23 yes to box 24 Is person at risk? Box 19 yes to box 20
Congratulate and encourage continued abstinence [M] Initiate prevention [P] Congratulate and encourage continued abstinence [M] Provide relapse prevention [P]
Follow-up in 1-3 months [K]