Part 1: Getting Ready for Liftoff

I’m Thinking About Quitting, But I’m Not Sure

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Reasons for not changing are probably still on your mind. However, a few reasons to quit may be feeling stronger. Maybe you’re a little worried about health problems or have a new child or grandchild on the way.

 

What has changed for you since you started smoking, dipping, or vaping?

 

Some of the reasons people quit go hand-in-hand with the reasons they started:

•  Friends/family have quit or you have more friends/family that now disapprove of the habit.

•  A cigarette, dip, or vape just doesn’t give you the same “high” anymore.

•  The ritual interrupts day to day life, special occasions, movies, etc. more than it once did.

•  What used to be a cheaper product has gotten more expensive.

•  While tobacco/nicotine feels like an escape from problems, the stressors and issues that needed solving are still there.

 

It’s true: tobacco ends up taking control of your health, your finances, and your life! What started out as fun or relaxing becomes expensive, demanding, and harmful over time.

 

Parts 1 and 2 of this program will help you explore your choice to quit. Spend some time with each section, answering the questions as best you can.

 

How Smoking Hurts the Body

Smokeless Tobacco & Your Health

Warning Signs of Oral Cancer

E-Cigarettes & Your Health

Secondhand Smoke

Money Talks

The Big Picture

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