TO BE OR NOT TO BE? SMOKING CESSATION
WHY SMOKE? What are some reasons why people begin smoking in the first place?
Peer Pressure To socialize Weight loss/ weight control It makes you look cool It makes you look older
WHY TO QUIT? What are some factors or incentives that would encourage people to stop smoking?
WHY QUIT? Money Children Physical Appearance Odor Health
WHERE TO START: SMOKING CESSATION What are some different approaches to quitting smoking?
TYPES OF CESSATION Cold Turkey Nicotine Replacement (patches/lozenges/gum) Hypnosis Acupuncture Journaling Support Systems
ILLINOIS TOBACCO QUITLINE Quit Now.We Can Help. The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is a FREE resource for tobacco users who want to quit for good. Registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco-treatment counselors are on call 7 days a week, 7AM-11PM to answer all your tobacco-related questions and provide the support you need to break the habit QUIT-YES
MYTHS ABOUT QUITTING Weight Gain Irritability Head Aches Nausea Bad Dreams
DOES ANYONE HAVE THE COURAGE TO QUIT?