Method of overcoming substance abuse

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In accordance with the aforementioned objects of the invention, the present invention is directed generally to a method of overcoming addictive substance abuse, comprising the steps of: creating a plurality of labels each depicting a message to empower and inhibit a substance abuser from further substance abuse; providing the plurality of labels to an individual for application to containers of the addictive substance; and affixing the labels to containers of the addictive substance in the substance abuser's possession to relay the message to the substance abuser upon each act of substance abuse.
More particularly, the plurality of labels comprises a first set of labels for conveying a negative perception of the addictive substance, and a second set of labels for conveying a positive message to the substance abuser to encourage the abuser to avoid further substance abuse.
When particularly applied to eradicating an addiction to cigarette smoking, the present invention includes the steps of: permanently affixing a first type of label to one side of cigarette boxes to convey a first cumulative anti-smoking message to the smoker; permanently affixing a plurality of a second type of label to a second side of the cigarette boxes to convey a second cumulative anti-smoking message to the smoker; and repeating these steps over a plurality of weeks to provide a positive, cumulative and empowering anti-smoking message to said smoker upon each act of withdrawing a tobacco product from the plurality of packages.
This method preferably does not directly intrude on the use of tobacco products by the user.