1. A Presentation on the Smoking Cessation By: Danielle Kolokowsky
Take Back Your Health
A Presentation on the Smoking Cessation
By: Danielle Kolokowsky

2. Introduction You have the ability to quit smoking
You are in control of your life
There are resources available
Smoking is still the number one preventative disease in the U.S. and new generations could be the one to end the statistic
If you or someone you know smokes, just let them be aware that they do in fact have the power to stop smoking.
There’s enough negative ads and negative campaigns trying to scare people out of smoking, but we are trying to switch that discussion into something more positive and empowering. Letting smokers know that they do in fact have the reins to their own lives and can live it in a healthier way.
Even though smoking is still the number one preventative disease in the US….. with the help of quitting resources, this generation can be the end to that statistic.

3. Statistics How smoking rates have declined
Shows that we should keep this momentum going
This is showing how smoking rates have declined over the years
It is lower in CO but we still have to keep the momentum going because there is still a long ways to go.

4. Tobacco Tobacco is a plant which contains the chemical nicotine
Nicotine is the addictive chemical in Tobacco products that makes it addictive
Health risks
Lung cancer
CVD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Stoke
Damages to blood vessels
Increased BP
Respiratory diseases
Gum disease
More
CDCTobaccoFree. (2019, March 4). Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking. Retrieved April 2, 2019, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:

5. Cigars and Chewing Tobacco
A large cigar can cantain as much tobacco as an entire pack of cigarettes
4-10 times the risk of dying from oral, esophageal or laryngeal cancer in comparison to non-smokers
Gum disease and tooth loss
Coronary heart disease
Heavy cigar smoking increases the risk for lung disease
Chewing Tobacco:
Can lead to nicotine addiction
Causes cancer of the mouth, gums, esophagus, and pancreas
Can increase risk for early delivery and stillbirth when used during pregnancy
Can cause nicotine poisoning in children
May increase the risk for death from heart disease and stroke
Users may be more likely to also become cigarette smokers
CDCTobaccoFree. (2016, December 1). Smokeless Tobacco: Health Effects. Retrieved April 2, 2019, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:
CDCTobaccoFree. (2018, October 2). Cigars. Retrieved April 2, 2019, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:
Health Effects of Cigars. (n.d.). Retrieved April 2, 2019, from American Lung Association website:

6. Vaping Information There is still much to learn about e-cigarettes
What are they?
They are not “safe”
They contain harmful chemicals such as nicotine, heavy metals like lead, volatile organic compounds, and cancer- causing agents
There is still much to learn about e-cigarettes and if it can be an effective way to quit smoking.
If you’ve never smoked or used tobacco products or e-cigarettes, don’t start
E-Cig produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, which is the addictive substance found in regular cigarettes. It has flavorings and other chemicals.
These chemicals can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances and some companies claim that their product contains zero percent nicotine but have been found to actually contain nicotine.
3. Some people say that it is safe for them and even believe that it is not bad for their health.
This comes from the fact that yes, they are less harmful than regular cigarettes, but that does not mean they are necessarily “safe”
Health, C. O. on S. and. (2019, March 14). Smoking and Tobacco Use; Electronic Cigarettes. Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:

7. Vaping Information Vaping can also lead to cigarette smoking
Health, C. O. on S. and. (2019, March 14). Smoking and Tobacco Use; Electronic Cigarettes. Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:

8. Benefits of Quitting
Quitting is the MOST impactful thing you can do to better your health
Within 24 hours of quitting, chances of having a heart attack decrease significantly
Adds on years to your life
A. Showing the survival rates of someone from the age of 30 of a current smoker, someone who stopped between the age of years old and never smoked. The person who stopped smoking at a younger age had close to the same survival percentage as those who never smoked.
B. Is showing the survival rates for people in their 40s. The bottom line is the current smoker, the dotted line is someone who stopped between the age of 35-44, and the top one is someone who never smoked. The person who stopped in their late 30s early 40s gained 9 years onto their life.
The point being that the earlier you stop smoking, the more benefits you’ll get and the more years you’ll add onto your life.
Jha, P., Ramasundarahettige, C., Landsman, V., Rostron, B., Thun, M., Anderson, R. N., ... & Peto, R. (2013). 21st-century hazards of smoking and benefits of cessation in the United States. New England Journal of Medicine, 368(4),

9. Benefits of Quitting www.smokefree.gov 20 min:
HR and BP drop to more normal levels, circulation starts to improve
12 Hours:
Carbon Monoxide levels drop to more normal levels, which improves the body’s oxygen levels
1 Day:
The risk of heart attack begins to decrease, BP improves even more, oxygen levels rise, which improves the ability physical activity and exercise
2 Days:
Nerve endings begin to regenerate and you can smell and taste better
1 Month:
Lung function begins to improve and the former smoker may notice less coughing and less shortness of breath. Endurance may also increase
9 Months:
Structures in the lung known as cilia start to recover from the toll that cigarettes took on them. Decrease in lung infections.
1 Year:
Risk of coronary heart disease is half of a current smoker’s risk. This risk will continue to drop past the 1-year mark
5 Years:
The blood vessels that narrowed due to the toxins in cigarettes start to slightly increase in diameter. Risk of stoke decreases due to this.
10 Years:
A person’s chances of developing lung cancer and dying from smoking are roughly cut in half.
20 Years:
The risk of death from smoking-related causes, including both lung diseases and cancer, drops to about the same level as someone who has never smoked in their life.

10. Resources to help you quit

11. Resources Cont. CO Quit line
This is a phone or online based support system with certified counselors 24/7.
You get unlimited quit-support sessions and they can provide Nicotine replacement therapy.
How do you feel about quitting:
I’m ready to quit!
I’m taking steps now
I want to stay quit
I’d like to but…
I quit for a while, but I am using tobacco again
I’m not ready yet
They also have resources for family members or friends who are trying to help loved ones quit
Have more recourses on their website as well such as Nicotine Anonymous and Smoking Cessation Leadership Center

12. Resources Cont. Prescriptions
ASC Insurance has a $0 copay on products to help you quit
They offer:
Bupropion SR 150mg (generic for Zyban)
Nicoderm CW (Patch)
Nicorelief
Nicorette
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Lozenge
Nicotine Patch
NTS
Quit 2
Quit 4
And other “store-brand” nicotine replacements

13. Resources Cont. Valley View
Tobacco Cessation Program
Personalized quit smart program consisting of group classes and are in the Valley View Hospital
They also have other resources available on their Website

14. Resources Cont. Triad EAP
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential Counseling and referral service
Available to employees, spouses, and dependents, 3 free sessions per issue
Username: aspen
Password: skiing

15. Resources Cont. Apps An app on your phone can help you quit
Daily text support or chat online
“This is Quitting”
“quitSTART”
“quitguide”
Smokefree.gov
Has texting and app resources
The quitSTART app helps you:
Get ready to quit with tips and information to prepare you for becoming smokefree
Monitor your progress and earn badges for smokefree milestones and other achievements
Get back on track if you slip and smoke
Manage cravings and bad moods in healthy ways
Distract yourself from cravings with games and challenges
Store helpful tips, inspirations, and challenges in your Quit Kit
Share your progress and favorite tips through social media
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16. Resources Cont. Health Coaching
Health coaching sessions are to help you help you quit smoking, eat right, or form an exercise plan
Support to help you lead a healthy lifestyle through a series of 5 free coaching sessions by Alisa Owens and Michele Goodhard

17. Resources Cont. Education
Online resources that can help you take back your health
Educational resources on how to quit and the benefits of quitting
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18. Helpful Tips
Most people need to try to quit LOTS of times before they do it for good. Keep trying and you will get there!
It is important to understand how to use your health insurance coverage to address your quitting needs such as ACS’s health insurance
Research shows that most people who are successful in quitting tobacco need a supportive person (such as a Quit line counselor or coach) and a medication (either Nicotine Replacement or a prescription medication)
Quitting is much easier (and more likely) when you have a plan. Don’t worry if you slip, that’s normal. Just get back on your plan

19. Think Positive! You got this!
It takes a couple of tries to quit so don’t give up, allow yourself to have a few fails
Reward yourself with something positive for your mind and health