BEYOND TOBACCO

Quit Smoking or Chewing

SOME EXTRA HELP QUITTING

A free four-session clinic to help you quit smoking at Jefferson County Hospital will begin in April and will meet every for 4 conscutive weeks.

The four-session clinic is based on American Cancer Society Freedom from Smoking curriculum and the QuitSmart program developed at Duke University. While there is no charge for the sessions, participants are strongly encouraged to obtain medication to help them quit. Free nicotine patches are available through the Iowa Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Chantix and Zyban are available by prescription. Many local employers sponsor quit smoking medications for their workers and medications may also be covered by your health insurance or by Medicaid.

For more information, call 641-209-2209.

Program Outline

Session 1: Thinking about quitting

  • Focus the desire to quit
  • Discuss addiction to nicotine
  • How to taper off nicotine
  • Studying your triggers and track the cigarettes you smoke
  • Getting friends and family to help

Session 2: Preparing to quit
 

  • Learn to reward yourself
  • What to do when the craving comes: Delay, distract, drink, deep breathe, or call for help
  • Discuss nicotine addiction and withdrawal symptoms (Symptoms of recovery)
  • Sign "No Tobacco Contract"
  • Prep for Quit Day
  • Review progressive benefits of quitting 

Session 3: Quit Day. Gaining the inspiration to remain smoke free
 
 
Session 4: Staying smoke free: Tips to keep the habit from returning   
  • Dealing with withdrawal, grief—loss of "friend"
  • Discuss stress reducers
  • Tips for staying smoke free
  • How to avoid weight gain
  • Dealing with social situations