Preparing to Quit
Preparing to QuitYou have decided to quit using tobacco. Good for you! Quitting is easy but staying quit is hard.As you approach your tobacco-free days, follow this checklist to prepare to quit and to build your supportnetwork so you stay quit.Do: Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way for you to quit.Medications and nicotine replacement products help ease withdrawal and cravings increasing your chances ofstaying quit.Do: Make a public commitment. Let people around you know you’re trying to quit so they can help you stick toyour plan.Do: Decide whether or not you’ll try to quit on your own, with a friend or in a group and quit together. Each hasits benefits. Talk to your healthcare provider about which way is best for you.Do: Ask your health care provider, local health department or hospital for referrals to support groups, ortobacco cessation specialists in your area, to help you along the way.Do Not: Try to do it all by yourself.Quitting tobacco is a process and you will need support along the way. Get support from your friends andfamily, healthcare provider and community resources.Staying quit is hard. Use this checklist to prepare yourself so you are stronger during those tobacco free days,helping increase your chances of staying quit.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59466B EN PreparingtoQuit.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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