Tobacco Cessation
People are beginning to understand that smoking tobacco is bad for their health. It takes most smokers several attempts before they finally succeed. So, be understanding of yourself and anyone close to you who is trying to quit, because quitting smoking may bring on a host of symptoms, such as irritability, aggressiveness, difficulty sleeping, occasional headaches, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
LifeSolutions can help you find smoking cessation materials, counselors, and health plan programs. Please give us a call at 1-800-647-3432.
- Medications can double your chances of quitting. Nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, oral inhaler, lozenges, and non-nicotine tablets can relieve the discomfort often experienced in the early stages of quitting.
- If you have the urge to smoke first thing in the morning, your body is probably addicted to nicotine. After 6 to 8 hours of sleep, your nicotine level drops and your body develops a need for a quick boost of nicotine when you wake up.
- You are practicing a relaxation technique when you smoke. It is called deep breathing. When you smoke, you inhale slowly and deeply, and then exhale slowly and completely. This method of deep breathing can be used when you are not smoking to combat your need for smoking.
Nicotine use assessment
Signs of recovery
Smoking Cessation Workbook
