STOP SMOKING
for
LIFE!
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It's never too late to quit !
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What is the
Stop Smoking for Life Program
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A community-based program offering FREE tobacco cessation classes
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Who is
eligible to participate ?
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Anyone who currently uses tobacco and desires information and assistance in stopping
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Who will conduct the program ?
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Staff from Washington County Health Department
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What does
the program include ?
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- Free Stop Smoking classes
- Strategies, materials & information
- Tools to develop a personal quit plan
- Ongoing support and encouragement
- Support from successful quitters
- Free Nicotine Patches provided to
Washington County residents, while supplies last
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Where will
the FREE classes be held ?
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Washington County Health Department
1302 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Morning & Evening Classes
Call 240-420-1796 for dates and times
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What are the
benefits of stopping smoking ?
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- The body immediately begins to repair damage caused by smoking
- Lung functions improve
- Energy level rises
- Circulation improves
- Self-esteem increases. You are in control !
- Quality of life improves
- Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of illness and early death in America !
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What topics
are covered in classes ?
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- Nicotine Addiction
- Lifestyle Changes
- Withdrawal/Coping Tips
- Coping With Stress
- Rationalizations
- Problem Solving
- Weight Gain Concerns
- Benefits of Quitting
- Relapse Prevention Strategies
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