Choosing A Tobacco Free Life

Question 1

What are the statistics of wanting to be tobacco-free?

Answer 1

70% of smokers want to quit
40% of smokers try to quit
Only about 4%-7% succeed without help

Question 2

What are individual resources?

Answer 2

People you talk to everyday and/or trust (friends, family, doctor, etc)

Question 3

What are regional resources?

Answer 3

State-run phone support services
Nicotine Anonymous
County health department
Employee plans

Question 4

What national resources are available?

Answer 4

The National Cancer Institute Program
The American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
Center for Disease Control

Question 5

What are individual strategies?

Answer 5

Make a pros/cons list
Talk about decision with others
Consult a professional
Call a support line

Question 6

What are other individual strategies?

Answer 6

Consider cutting down slowly
Celebrate every success
Don’t give up (give down lol)

Question 7

What are group strategies?

Answer 7

Discuss stresses and triggers
Take part in multi-step programs
Focus of education
Keep tabs and celebrate each other