Monthy Newsletter
October Newsletter
Giving something up, or even cutting back on something, let's say sweets or even coffee is difficult. When cigarettes come into play it becomes it becomes a huge barrier.
It takes most smokers several tries to successfully quit, and going "cold-turkey" can be extremely difficult because of nicotine withdrawal and cravings. There are a number of smoking cessation resources available.
Smokers can call 800-QUIT-NOW, a free national smoking cessation hotline, to speak with trained counselors who will help develop individualized quit plans that fit each person's unique smoking pattern. People who use telephone counseling are twice as likely to stop smoking as those who don't get this type of intervention. Help from a counselor can keep quitters from making many common mistakes.
Another great resource is smokefree.gov. This website helps you form a plan and work towards your goal.
Choosing to quit is first big step. Do not get discouraged if you relapse. You don't have to necessarily succeed the first time; you just need to continue to keep trying. Ask your doctor for help.
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