Quitting smoking - healthlinkbc file #30c - printer-friendly version
Number 30c June 2012 Quitting Why quit smoking?
a telephone quitline – just call 8-1-1 –
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You may worry about the harmful effects
of smoking on your health. In fact, tobacco
kills almost 6,000 people each year in B.C.
double your chances of quitting. While it is
and causes illnesses, such as heart disease,
stroke, lung cancer, throat and oral cancer,
medications can reduce the intensity of your
You may be concerned about the harmful
Nicotine replacement therapy products are
You may feel that your tobacco use is
money and your ability to lead an active
It is always a good time to quit
(Champix®) do not contain nicotine but work on the brain to manage withdrawal
The health benefits of quitting smoking start
symptoms and cravings and can reduce the
the first day, with increased oxygen in the
urge to smoke. You will need to see your
blood and lower blood pressure. Within 1
year of quitting, the risk of coronary heart
disease decreases by half. Ten years after
quitting, the risk of lung cancer is similar to
The B.C. Smoking Cessation Program offers British Columbians nicotine replacement
Methods to help you quit
therapy products (nicotine gum and patches)
Different methods of quitting smoking work
at no cost and smoking cessation prescription
for different people. Here are a few choices:
drugs as benefits under PharmaCare. This
QuitNow Services provides free help to quit
smoking, any time of the day or night. Call
wish to quit. For more information visit
Prescription for Health - B.C. family physicians can help British Columbians who
physically inactive, obese) get on the road to
breathing helps many people cope with this
Are other tobacco products safe?
Health authorities may also have resources to
help smokers quit. For information on your
Cigars, cigarillos, and pipe tobacco;
another health care provider may also have
How to get ready to quit
Planning in advance how you want to quit
These tobacco products are as harmful as
can help you succeed. Here are some steps to
cigarettes. However, many people use these
products because they think these are safer
than cigarettes. Most products have many of the same toxic chemicals as cigarettes. These
1. Stay motivated
can be just as addictive and harmful to a
To help you stay motivated, make a list of
the reasons you want to quit smoking. Keep
For more information on tobacco products,
2. Pick your quit day
In advance, pick the day when you want to
quit. Try to pick a day that is no more than 3
weeks away so you do not lose your motivation. Look for a time when you have support and no unusual stresses. Remember,
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there is no perfect time so pick your day to
Click on www.HealthLinkBC.ca or call 8-1-1 3. Quit methods
Choose the methods you want to use to quit
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4. Support
For most people, talking to friends or others
for support can be helpful. Make a list of
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5. Triggers
Think about which situations make you want to smoke and plan how you will cope with each one.
6. Withdrawal
Learn what to expect and how you can make
it better. For example, irritability is a
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breathing helps many people cope with this
Are other tobacco products safe?