During the years since 1984, Dr. Benner has conducted many smoking-cessation classes and has developed this curriculum * The attrition rate has varied with different populations, but based on her experience, about 80% who initially join the class will complete the class * Of those, 95% will quit smoking by the end of the two-week session * Many groups have been trained in the model described here * The model can be adapted for use for different populations, such as YOUTH, TOBACCO USERS, AND PEOPLE WHO DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH * The Guide provides everything the facilitator needs to know about how to run a cessation class and includes intake and other necessary forms