1. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our members to create and keep safe workplaces. Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety Library. This training tool is brought to you by

2. Hazards of Smoking How to Quit

3. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Session Objectives Identify the hazards of smoking Understand the benefits of quitting Effectively prepare to quit Quit smoking successfully Remain smoke-free for life

4. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Facts About Smoking 400,000+ deaths annually Leading cause of preventable death 10-20 million smokers will die Leading cause of lung cancer 400,000+ deaths annually Leading cause of preventable death 10-20 million smokers will die Leading cause of lung cancer 400,000+ deaths annually Leading cause of preventable death 10-20 million smokers will die Leading cause of lung cancer © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003

5. Causes deadly cancers Can lead to heart disease, stroke, and emphysema Higher risk of respiratory problems Pregnant smokers endanger their baby’s health Facts About Smoking (cont.)

6. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 What’s in Tobacco That’s So Bad for You? Numerous Poisons Cancer-causing Chemicals Nicotine © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003

7. What’s the Harm? Normal lung Photo used with permission © 2009 American Lung Association. For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to www.lungusa.org. Smoker’s lung with lung cancer

8. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Increases risk of heart disease and cancer Increases risk of heart attack Affects the health of infants and children No safe level of exposure Secondhand Smoke Increases risk of heart disease and cancer Increases risk of heart attack Affects the health of infants and children No safe level of exposure

9. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Smoking and Women’s Health Kills 178,000 annually 90% of lung cancer deaths attributable to smoking Increases risk of other cancers Doubles the risk of heart disease Lowers bone density © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003

10. Smokers are usually addicted to nicotine Smoking is a habit Smoking is a comfort Smoking becomes associated with many other things (“triggers”) Why Is Quitting So Hard? Smokers are usually addicted to nicotine Smoking is a habit Smoking is a comfort Smoking becomes associated with many other things (“triggers”)

11. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Benefits of Quitting: Immediate Effects Heart rate and blood pressure begin to return to normal Carbon monoxide levels in blood decline Circulation improves Less coughing Improved lung function © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003

12. Benefits of Quitting: Long-Term Effects Reduce your risk of dying Be free of addiction Set a good example for your children Save a lot of money Risk of Dying

13. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Smoking Hazards: True or False? Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. It’s safe to smoke if you’re pregnant. Cigarette smoke contains 25 chemicals known to cause cancer. Quitting is hard because smoking is addictive.

14. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Smoking Hazards Do you understand: Hazards of smoking? Why tobacco is bad for you? Hazards of secondhand smoke? Smoking and women’s health? Why quitting is hard? Benefits of quitting?

15. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Make a list of reasons for quitting Decide on a cessation strategy Set a quit date Tell people you’re quitting Start getting rid of cigarettes Make a list of reasons for quitting Decide on a cessation strategy Set a quit date Tell people you’re quitting Start getting rid of cigarettes Getting Ready to Quit

16. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Know What to Expect Anxious and nervous Depressed Irritable Unfocused and have trouble concentrating Hungry Restless and have trouble sleeping

17. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Nicotine replacement products Counseling and cessation programs Prescription medications Alternative therapies Nicotine replacement products Counseling and cessation programs Prescription medications Alternative therapies Cessation Therapies © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003

18. Carry things to put in your mouth or hand Watch out for triggers Go places you can’t smoke Keep busy What to Do on Quit Day Dispose of cigarettes Remind yourself of reasons for quitting

19. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Exercise Take deep breaths Get plenty of rest Quit Day (cont.) Remember, urges last only 2-3 minutes Drink a glass of water Get up and walk

20. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Getting Through the First Week © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Tell people that you are a nonsmoker Take pride in your achievement Continue to manage urges effectively Stay away from temptations Treat yourself with the money you’ve saved

21. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Remaining Smoke-Free Remember you can’t have “just one” Watch out for triggers Keep using medications or nicotine replacement therapies if necessary Keep using other quit strategies Feel good about all the time smoke-free

22. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 What to Do If You Slip Destroy cigarettes Focus on NOT smoking Identify the trigger Remind yourself that you are a nonsmoker Remember the effort you’ve put into quitting Call someone in your support group

23. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Smoking Cessation: Which Statements Are True? Don’t tell anyone you’re quitting in case you can’t. Make a list of reasons to quit. You can have an occasional cigarette after you quit. “Triggers” are things that help you quit. After a week of not smoking, you’re home free. Urges only last 2 or 3 minutes.

24. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Smoking Cessation Do you understand: How to get ready to quit? Smoking cessation therapies? What to do on quit day? How to get through the first week? How to remain smoke-free? What to do if you slip?

25. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1003 Key Points to Remember Quitting smoking decreases your risk of disease and improves your quality of life. Many people quit smoking every year. You can stay smoke-free if you plan for success. You can help someone else by offering support and encouragement.