Patient Education

HOW TO QUIT SMOKING

Educate yourself

  • Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. It’s linked to about one third of all deaths from heart disease and 90% of lung cancers.
  • Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and tobacco products contain toxic chemicals, as do their smoke, vapor and liquids.
  • Within 1 year after quitting, your risk of heart disease goes down by half.
  • Second-hand smoke has harmful effects on the heart and blood vessels as well.

Make a plan to quit

  • Set a quit date within the next 7 days.
  • Decide if you need help from a healthcare provider, medication, or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
  • Follow through quitting on your quit day.

Resources

Consider the risks of smoking and the benefits from stopping smoking and learn how to live tobacco free.

Please see below free resources:

  • American Cancer Society

-(800) 227-2345

  • American Heart Association

-(800) AHA-USA1

  • National Cancer Institute

-(877) 44U-QUIT

  • Quit with us LA

-(800) QUIT-NOW

-QuitWithUsLA.org

HEALTHY TIPS

  • Deal with urges and avoid triggers
  • Increase your physical activity to help manage stress and cravings
  • Learn other ways to manage stress, such as a new hobby!
  • Find a buddy or support program that can help assist you with the struggles of quitting
  • Hold yourself accountable, and stick with it!

BE PROUD OF YOURSELF

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