Smoking is one of the most popular forms of tobacco use in the United States, with more than 30 percent of adults currently smoking. Unfortunately, this number increases to almost 40 percent of adults in the US adult population today. The good news is that there are many ways to quit smoking.
If you are facing a smoking cessation challenge, then we urge you to give us a call. Our expert staff can walk you through the process of quitting smoking and will be happy to answer any questions you have or to schedule your first appointment with one of our tobacco cessation specialists.
Tobacco Cessation Process
The process of quitting smoking is often broken down into 7 steps. We have broken the process down into these 7 steps below:
- Choosing a quit smoking plan
- Making a quit smoking plan
- Smoking cessation
- Sticking to your quit smoking plan
- Helping you stay quit
- Aftercare
Choosing A Quitting Smoking Plan
You should begin by creating a quit smoking plan. You can start by downloading and filling out a form on our website or by contacting your health care provider to create a quit smoking plan for you.
Making A Quit Smoking Plan
You should also get a copy of your health care provider’s quit smoking plan so you can have it available in case you need it. If you are in need of help getting started, the best places to go are your health care provider or a quit smoking support group.
Smoking Cessation
Once you have created your quit smoking plan, you can start to make the choice to quit smoking. You should make a decision whether to quit smoking without nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as nicotine gum or lozenges, or if you want to try NRT for a few weeks.
Smoking cessation treatments are divided into 3 main groups: behavioral, medication and complementary treatments. Some people find that the most effective treatments are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), bupropion (brand name Zyban), and varenicline (brand name Chantix). These forms of treatment have been shown to be as effective as the combination of bupropion and varenicline.
Sticking To Your Quit Smoking Plan
You can follow up on your quit smoking plan by following instructions and making sure you are sticking to your plan. You should also be aware that quitting smoking can be a process. The first step is to quit smoking. The second step is to quit using tobacco and avoid using tobacco. The third step is to quit smoking completely and to stay quit for at least 1 year.
Helpful Resources
There are many resources that can help you quit smoking. Here are some of the most useful resources:
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse has a website on quitting smoking. The site contains a wide variety of information and research on the topic of smoking cessation.
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association has a website with a wide variety of information on quitting smoking.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has a website on quitting smoking. The website contains information on how to quit smoking and other helpful resources.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has a website with a wide variety of information on quitting smoking.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has a website on quitting smoking. The website focuses on what you can do to quit smoking and what you should not do. The web page also has information on the risk factors of heart disease, lung disease, and stroke.
National Foundation for Tobacco-Free Kids
The National Foundation for Tobacco-Free Kids has a website that has information on quitting smoking. The website also has information on the risk factors of smoking and the connection to cancer.
Smoker’s Resources
There are a few websites dedicated to helping people quit smoking.
Nicotine.org
Nicotine.org has a wide variety of information on the topic of quitting smoking. The website has many resources and free resources for people who want to quit smoking.
Smokefree.gov
Smokefree.gov has a wide variety of information on the topic of quitting smoking. The website has many resources and free resources for people who want to quit smoking.
Quit Smoking Institute
Quit Smoking Institute has a wide variety of information on smoking cessation. The website contains a list of resources and a list of tobacco cessation specialists.
National Association of Tobacco Cessation Providers
The National Association of Tobacco Cessation Providers has a website that has a wide variety of information on the topic of quitting smoking. The website has a listing of tobacco cessation providers and includes information about the process of quitting smoking.
Quit Smoking Alliance
The Quit Smoking Alliance has a website that has a wide variety of information on the topic of smoking cessation. The website has a list of resources and a list of tobacco cessation specialists.
Quit Smoking USA
Quit Smoking USA has a website that has a wide variety of information on the topic of smoking cessation. The website has a listing of resources and a listing of tobacco cessation providers.
Quit Smoking Canada
Quit Smoking Canada has a website that has a wide variety of information on the topic of smoking cessation. The website has a listing of resources and a listing of tobacco cessation providers.
Quit Smoking America
Quit Smoking America has a website that has a wide variety of information on the topic of smoking cessation. The website has a listing of resources and a listing of tobacco cessation providers.
The National Cancer Institute has a website that has information on the connection between smoking and cancer.
Closing thoughts
Quitting smoking is a process that takes time. It is also a process that can be hard to accomplish. The information given on these websites is meant to help you on your path to staying smoke-free.
There are many resources for people who want to quit smoking, but it is difficult. You can use the resources found on these websites to help you on your path to quit smoking.
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