Okay Simcoe-Muskoka you promised yourself you would quit smoking this year. It’s the single best thing you can do to protect your health and it will put money back in your pocket - more than $4,000 in your first year.
The next step is to plan your success by preparing to quit. You will have to think about and be prepared for triggers that make you want to light up.
You’ll have to decide what activities you need to avoid? How will you deal with the post-dinner craving? What can you do to keep your mind off smoking in the evening? Preparing yourself for temptations and cravings will help to ensure you can get through them tobacco free. Tips to Stay Smoke Free at Work
There are also supports in the form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can help reduce the cravings. Under a study being conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health you may be eligible for a free supply of the NRT patch, gum or inhaler. For details and eligibility about the STOP Program, log on to www.stopstudy.ca. If you want more information about NRT, click on myths and facts about stop-smoking medications. Telephone and online support is also a free option available through the Canadian Cancer Society’s Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333. The secret to successfully quitting for good is to keep on trying, even if you slip up. Take it one day at a time and make as many quit attempts as you need to break the addiction for good. To remind you of how your health will improve every day check out the benefits of quitting.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Other Products and Services to Help You Quit
Life Gets Better Without Tobacco
Tips to Stay Smoke Free at Work
Eat Well and Keep Weight Off When You Quit
Quit 4 Life
Leave the Pack Behind
