"Quit Smoking Now"

Tobacco Cessation Program

Tobacco is the single greatest cause of disease and premature death in America today. It is responsible for more than 430,000 deaths each year. Nearly 21% of adult Americans currently smoke, and 3,000 children and adolescents become regular users of tobacco every day. The societal costs of tobacco-related death and disease approach 100 billion dollars each year.


"Quitting tobacco use is the most important thing you can do to protect your health and loved ones."

Facts We Know
The U.S. Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependency states that at least 70% of smokers want to quit smoking and 46% try to quit on their own but fail without the benefit of highly effective treatments or pharmacotherapy. Tobacco dependency is a chronic condition. Tobacco kills more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, fires, illegal drugs, murders, and suicides combined. Effective treatments for tobacco dependence exist and should be offered to all tobacco users. Three types of counseling are especially effective-problem solving, social support as part of treatment, and social support of treatment. Pharmacotherapy/Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is effective and at least one type should be used. Tobacco dependence treatment is both clinically effective and cost-effective relative to other medical and disease prevention interventions.
Reasons For Quitting	Rewards For Quitting
You will live better and live longer. Quitting will lower your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. If you are pregnant, quitting smoking will improve your chances of having a healthy baby. The people around you, especially your children, will be healthier and less likely to use tobacco. You will have extra money to spend on things other than tobacco. You will have fewer wrinkles. You are ready!	Improved health Food will taste better Improved sense of smell Feel better physically Save money Set a good example for children Can stop worrying about quitting Home, car, clothing, and breath will smell better
The Program Outline
Session 1—Tobacco: Friend or Foe? Effects of Tobacco on Health ALL Tobacco is Toxic! Carbon Monoxide and Your Blood Pharmacological Treatments Quit Smoking/Tobacco in the House/Car Choose a Quit Day Session 2—Managing Your Addiction Why Do You Smoke/Use Tobacco? Find/Understand Your Score Barriers to Quitting Reasons to Quit Rewarding Yourself Session 3—Let’s Quit Now! Coping with Withdrawal Symptoms The 4 D’s: Coping What to Do Instead of Smoking/ Tobacco Use Quit for Life Line 1-877-U-CAN-NOW How Much $$$ Will Be Saved When You Quit? Counting Your Costs: Spending on Tobacco	Session 4—Relapse Prevention Relapse Prevention Avoiding Triggers What are My Main Triggers? Adjustments to Your Lifestyle H A L T: Manage Feelings that Trigger Cravings Session 5—Develop a Plan for Life! Managing Stress Lifestyle Review & Planning Exercises Internet and Other Resources Session 6—Congratulations Take a Moment to Note The Recovery Cycle Follow-up: Staying in Touch Presentation of Certificates! * some sessions may be combined *

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