January 15-21, 2012 is… National Non-Smoking Week

“Breaking Up is Hard to Do”

The Wellness Centre

Reasons to Quit Health Stinks, bad breath, yellow skin Family/Friends Cost too much Peer pressure (fewer smokers) Fewer places to smoke in public Don’t like it anymore – sick of it Other reasons?

So how do I quit?

Formulate a plan – decide on the best approach for you.

Two ways to quit1. All at once2. Cutting back

Based on the way you want to quit there are a lot of tools out there to help you.

• Are you ready?• Preparing to quit:

– Know you own reasons for quitting.– Make a personal contract.– Pick a date to stop.– Develop a reduction plan.

From Contemplation to Decision:

The 4D’s – Drink water, deep breathe, delay and do something different

Brush your teeth, chew gum

Make your home & vehicle smoke free

Exercise and eat right

Stay positive!

Tips to QuitFor Yourself or Friend/Family

Evidenced-Based

Quit Aids

PatchGumPill – ZybanNicotine inhaler

For information call the

Smokers’ Helpline at

1-800-363-5864www.smokershelp.net

Interested in Quitting?

Call 634-4117

For more information on a 4 week smoking cessation program…

“You Can Stop By Starting with Us”

The Wellnes Centre