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Smoking Cessation Brochure

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Smoking Cessation Brochure, page 1 of 2
How to Quit Smoking Benefits of Quitting The American Lung Association National Network of Tobacco Cessation Quit Lines Toll free hotline: 1-800- QUITNOW City Medical Center Non-profit low-cost clinic 3920 Braxton Suite 110 Houston, TX 77063 Phone: 281-853-9924 Open Saturdays from 9am-12 pm Improves health and increases life expectancy Lowers risk of different cancers Lowers risk of heart disease Lowers risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Quitting is beneficial at any age, even for people who smoke heavily or have smoked for many years
Smoking Cessation Brochure, page 2 of 2
1 2 3 4 Prepare the night before quitting Ask for support Know your triggers Be committed to not smoking Wash your bedding and clothes to get rid of cigarette smells. You should also get rid of ashtrays, cigarettes and lighters from your house. Make sure to get plenty of sleep, since this will help lower your stress. Your family and friends can be extra support in your cessation journey. Let them know your goal and ask them to help you by not smoking around you or offering you a cigarette. You can also ask for their encouragement and to remind you of your specific goals when temptation is difficult. Many people find that certain situations trigger the desire to smoke. You might want a cigarette with your cup of coffee, for instance, or you might want to smoke when you're trying to solve a problem at work. Identify places where is may be difficult not to smoke and have a plan of what you'll do in those places. Continue your plan even if you have bumps in the road. If you have a relapse and smoke for an entire day, be sure to be gentle and forgiving with yourself. Accept that the day was tough, remind yourself that quitting is a long, hard journey, and get back on your plan the next day.