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Call
the Oregon Tobacco Quitline
1-877-270-STOP
(7867)
Spanish: 877-2NO-FUME
Also, some
commercial health plans offer help to tobacco users
who want to quit. To find out which benefits you may
be eligible for contact your human resources department.
TIPS
FOR QUITTING
Quitting is
hard. Many people try several times before they quit
for good. The information below explains how you can
get help to quit smoking.
GOOD REASONS
FOR QUITTING
Nearly 7,000
Oregonians die each year from smoking and second-hand
smoke. Smoking causes illnesses such as cancer, heart
disease, stroke, problems with pregnancy, and lung disease.
When you
quit:
- Your chances of getting sick from smoking will be
less.
- You will have more energy and breathe easier.
- If you are pregnant, your baby will get more oxygen
and be healthier.
- The people you live with, especially your children,
will be healthier. Breathing in other people's smoke
can cause asthma and other health problems.
- You will have more money to spend on things other
than cigarettes.
THERE HAS
NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO QUIT
A combination
works.
Get Ready.
Get Medicine.
Get Help.
Stay Quit.
Here
are 4 steps:
Step 1.
Get ready to quit
Step 2.
Set a date
My quit
date:___________________
Step 3. Change the things around you.
Get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home,
car, and place of work.
Do not let people smoke in your home.
Step 4.
After you quit, don't smoke, not even a puff!
GET
MEDICINE TO HELP YOU QUIT
You can buy
nicotine gum or the nicotine patch at a drug store.
You can ask your pharmacist for more information.
Ask your doctor
about other medicines that can help you.
Nicotine
nasal spray
Nicotine
inhaler
Nicotine
lozenge
Bupropion
SR (pill)
You can call
your health plan to see if any of these medicines are
covered by your health insurance.
GET
HELP
Tell
your family, friends, and people you work with that
you are going to quit. Ask for their support.
Talk to your
doctor, nurse, or other health care worker. They can
help you quit.
HELPFUL
HINTS TO STAY QUIT
- If you "slip", don't give up. Set a new
date to get back on track.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Avoid being around smoking.
- Eat healthy food and get exercise.
- Keep a positive attitude. You can do it!
YOU
CAN QUIT
Most people
try several times before they quit for good. Quitting
is hard, but—You Can Quit!
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