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January 2021
ARMC Tobacco Cessation Department
New Year’s Issue
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams”
SEE WHAT’S INSIDE
03 QUITTING AS A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
04 12 TIPS ON QUITTING DURING THE NEW YEAR
06 WHY NEW YEAR’S IS THE BEST TIME TO QUIT SMOKING
07 NEW-LUNG’S SURPRISE GIFT
08 QUIT WITH NEW-LUNG
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In December, we helped 57 people quit smoking!
NEW-LUNG has helped people who want to quit smoking and vaping. Below is the number of people who have received NEW-LUNG services this quarter.
DECEMBER
Adults 57
TOTAL 57
If you know anyone who is ready to quit smoking or vaping, call 1-866-NEW-LUNG (639-5864). Free services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi.
How to Quit Smoking as Your New Year’s Resolution
For many, the end of the year is a great time to reflect and plan for future changes to make in life. For those who smoke, a common New Year’s resolution is to quit smoking on or around January 1st. The key to success and keeping this resolution is to plan ahead. Use these 5 tips as a guide through the quit journey.
Choose a Quit Smoking Date
The best quit date will vary for each person. Decide whether to quit smoking cold turkey or gradually reduce the number of cigarettes smoked until the quit date.
Decide on a Quit Smoking Replacement Therapy
Otherwise known as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), NRT’s assist in the quit smoking process by easing the transition of reducing and eliminating the amount of nicotine in the bloodstream. Many NRT’s are available over the counter such as nicotine gum, nicotine patches, and nicotine lozenges. Talk to a primary care physician before starting any cessation aids.
Share Your Quit Smoking New Year’s Resolution
The journey to living a smoke-free life can be challenging, but it can be more bearable with support and encouragement. Think of practical ways in which others can help along the way. In addition to family and friends, there are many web forums dedicated to those attempting to quit smoking. Connect with our Facebook page for more support and information: https://www.facebook.com/1866newlung.
Call a Tobacco Quit-Line
Those living in the U.S. can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to connect directly to the State quit-line. Individuals in Orange County, CA can call 1-866-NEW-LUNG (1-866-639-5864). Callers can receive information and advice from counselors trained specifically to help people quit. In many cases, quit-lines offer free quit smoking medications and/or NRTs.
Read Up on Quitting Smoking
There are many great resources available online to help quit smoking and quit vaping. Take a look at the CDC Smoking and Tobacco Use website for fast facts and additional tips and tools.
No matter what stage in the quit journey, remember that it often takes several attempts before a successful quit attempt. Set a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, and ring in the New Year happier and healthier without tobacco.
12 Tips to Quit Smoking on January 1st
Learn what it takes to quit smoking in the upcoming New Year and what to expect in the process. Take advantage of the resources and support available in the local community or discuss options with a doctor.
Don’t Let Fear Paralyze You
Gut-wrenching fear is a normal feeling that comes when the quit day arrives. Don’t let fear get in the way before actually quitting. Push through when the time comes. The rewards of quitting await those who make an effort to quit.
Use a Quit Journal
List specific reasons for quitting. Take a look at an ex-smoker’s list of the pros and cons of smoking and use it for inspiration on making a detailed list of your own.
Find a Shoulder to Lean On
It is important to find encouragement and comfort from others who can provide support. Support can come from family, friends, and online support forums.
Eat Smart
Quitting smoking can cause shock. When quitting, the absence of tobacco will be apparent. Often times, smoking is replaced with eating. A few treats are fine, but try to keep healthy food within reach.
Drink Water
Water helps flush residual toxins from the system and helps reduce cravings to smoke. Hydration helps when going through nicotine withdrawal.
Get Your Beauty Sleep
Insomnia can be a symptom of nicotine withdrawal. However, cravings will seem stronger with a lack of sleep due to the lack of energy to deal with each craving.
Get Moving
Exercise will help minimize weight gain while creating endorphins, which will provide a feel-good boost. Try a low-impact activity such as taking a 15-minute walk around the block.
Renew Resolve Daily
Determination to quit smoking is built one day at a time. Each smoke-free day is a day to grow stronger. Trust the process and know that the body is healing.
Be a Sponge
Read everything about the dangers of smoking. Watch videos and look at pictures of the health effects of smoking if it resonates with you. It can help make the mental shift necessary to quit smoking successfully.
Accept and Let It Go
Embrace cravings to smoke as they come. Don’t fight them. Most cravings last three to five minutes. Take each craving as a sign that the body is healing.
Don’t Fall for Faulty Thinking
Avoid sabotaging yourself. Choose not to smoke because it is a challenging addiction. Pay attention to the positive frame of mind.
Be Patient
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Work to undo 20 or more years of old patterns and replace them with healthier choices. Each day that is smoke-free is a day closer to lasting freedom.
Why New Year’s is the Best Time to Quit Smoking
N ew year, a new beginning, a fresh blank canvas of 365 days.
E arly into the year, room for improvements.
W in win all around! Gain health, money, and time.
Y our motivation levels are higher than normal.
E ven if you relapse, you have many more days to try again!
A first chapter to a new opportunity.
R eason that you've been waiting for.
S tart today, no more delays.
NEW YEAR’S SURPRISE!
Happy New Year’s from NEW-LUNG!
To start off this New Year bright, receive a New Year's gift from NEW-LUNG! Sparkle into the new year with a FREE supply of nicotine patches. This is your year to shine and we are here to help. Call us today or visit our website to receive FREE 15-minute virtual counseling and a FREE supply of nicotine patches along with our New Year's support!
Call: 1-866-NEW-LUNG (639-5864)
Website: 1866newlung.com
Quit Smoking on New Year’s with NEW-LUNG
Visit our website and take our "Why Do You Smoke" quiz.
Call 1-866-NEW-LUNG to schedule virtual telephone counseling.
Receive a free counseling session and a free supply of nicotine patches.
Remember your reasons for quitting and follow the tips and tools you gained from the counseling.
Use nicotine replacement therapy as a supporting tool to help with the cravings.
Receive follow-up support calls from NEW-LUNG after 30 days, 90 days, and 180 days.
Maintain being quit with the support of NEW-LUNG.
If you or anyone you know wants to quit smoking or vaping, call 1-866-639-5864.Services offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi. Tobacco Cessation services are currently available via telephone and virtual counseling. Nicotine patches will be mailed directly to your residence.
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