Archive for May, 2008

Helping A Smoker Quit: Do’s and Don’ts

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

General Hints for Friends and Family Do respect that the quitter is in charge. This is their lifestyle change and their challenge, not yours. Do ask the person whether he or she wants you to call or visit regularly to see how he or she is doing. Let the person know that ...

Plan Your Quit Day

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

Smokers often say, "Don't tell me why to quit, tell me how." There is no one right way to quit, but there are some key elements in quitting smoking successfully. These 4 steps are crucial: Make the decision to quit. Set a quit date, and choose a quit plan. Manage withdrawal. Stay quit (maintain ...

Double Your Chances of Quitting Smoking

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Among current US smokers, more than 70% say they want to quit, but only 5% to 10% are successful on any given attempt. Quitting smoking can be tough, but we have come up with some ways you can double your chances of quitting and staying quit. Even better, use more ...

Stop Smoking Guide

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Introduction The US Surgeon General has stated, "Smoking cessation (stopping smoking) represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives." Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know ...