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Smoking The Washington Hospital Respiratory Care Department 724-223-3285 Information and Registration
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About Smoking Cessation If at first you don’t succeed - - try, try again. This is certainly true with quitting smoking. It can be practiced repeatedly until you finally stay quit. These attempts are not failures, but are learning experiences. Our Stay Quit Smoking Cessation Program will give you the proper tools and support that you need, for your last successful try. Each year in the United States, 438,000 people die of tobacco related illness, according to a recent report. On an average, men who smoke, cut their lives short by 13.2 years and women smokers lose 14.5 years, according to a report of the Surgeon General. Currently, 44.5 million Americans smoke and 70% of smokers want to stop smoking, as listed in recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cigarette smoking is not only dangerous to the person smoking, but also a threat to anyone around them. Secondhand smoke is very hazardous to children and infants, increasing the risk for multiple medical problems. Tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke) contains more than 4,800 chemicals, of which 200 are poisons and almost 70 cause cancer, according to the CDC. Data shows that secondhand smoke causes an increased risk in heart disease, cardiac related deaths and lung cancer deaths in nonsmokers each year. How the Program Works The Stay Quit Smoking Cessation Program consists of six one-hour classes. Classes are designed to teach you how to break the nicotine addiction as well as the habit. We use a variety of tactics to help each person achieve their goal. The program includes:
Food for Thought “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” Mark Twain
Q & A Q: I have been smoking for 30 years. Is it too late for me to quit? A: No, as a matter of fact, your body begins to show signs of recovery 20 minutes after quitting, and in one year, you have significantly reduced your risk of coronary heart disease. You will notice a decrease in your symptoms, such as coughing, congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath within 1 to 9 months after quitting. Q: I have tried to quit a dozen times. What makes your program different? A: The Stay Quit program focuses on your individual needs. Through proven methods which include discussion on nicotine replacement therapy, we will show you how to overcome your nicotine addiction and habits for a nicotine free lifestyle. We utilize a strong support system which incorporates encouragement and rewards. We also have expert guest speakers who address a variety of issues related to the process of quitting smoking. Q: Is there a fee for the program? A: Some health insurances have a benefit for smoking cessation coverage. Each person will need to call their provider to see if the plan in which they are enrolled has that benefit. For anyone who does not have insurance coverage, please call the number listed on the back to check for other options. The money that you would save by quitting nicotine use would pay for a very nice vacation. Q: I am thinking about quitting, but not ready to attend a group program. Are there other alternatives?
A: The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
developed a national tobacco Quitline:
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