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One of the single best things you can do for your health is quit smoking. UCHealth can help and offers several smoking cessation programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also ask your primary care physician<\/a> for help and ideas to quit smoking.<\/p>\n

Here’s some advice on how to get started:<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Set a quit date.<\/strong> Today is a great day to start.<\/li>\n
  2. Tell your family and friends you plan to quit.<\/strong> It\u2019s important to tell those you love that you plan to quit – they can help you by providing moral support.<\/li>\n
  3. Anticipate and plan for challenges.<\/strong> The urge to smoke is short \u2014 usually only 3 to 5 minutes. Healthy coping choices to get you through:\n
      \n
    • Drinking water<\/li>\n
    • Taking a walk or climbing the stairs<\/li>\n
    • Listening to a favorite song or playing a game<\/li>\n
    • Calling or texting a friend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Remove cigarettes and other tobacco from your home, car and workplace.<\/strong> Get rid of everything – old cigarette odors can cause cravings.<\/li>\n
    • Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about quitting options<\/strong>. Nicotine patches, gum, or other approved quit medicines may help with cravings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      *Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/p>\n

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