Wellness
Stop Smoking
Although quitting smoking is not an easy task, it can be done. Many smokers attempt to quit several times before they kick the habit for good. While some quit “cold turkey,” others use nicotine-replacement therapy, counseling, or medications to help. Talking to a health care provider about different approaches to quit smoking can help.
Quitlines are also available. Quitlines have trained specialists who can help develop an individualized quit-smoking plan. They also provide free counseling on how to deal with cravings and withdrawal symptoms, referrals for local smoking cessation programs, and information about quit-smoking medications. Using a quitline increases the probability of quitting successfully.
Quitlines:
United States: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Canada: 1-866-366-3667