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It's time to quit (smoking)...
Folks, it is time to quit smoking. 1 out of 2 people who smoke end up dying from it's use. 50%!
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CAMH offers free quit smoking aids Major study will foot bill for 14,000 Ontarians Jan. 12, 2006, SCOTT SIMMIE, Toronto Star Thinking about quitting smoking? Now might be a good � and inexpensive � time to try putting down the pack and picking up the patch. A new study aimed at helping people quit smoking will distribute nicotine replacement therapy to 14,000 Ontarians aged 18 and over. Announced Thursday, the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Study will provide eligible smokers with either nicotine gum or patches and counselling � free of charge. The study will then monitor how well participants using the methods do in their attempts to quit. �This study will allow us to help people along in the process and monitor which quitting methods are most effective,� said Dr. Peter Selby, clinical director of addiction programs at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). �This way, we will be able to better treat people in the future.� The study, the first of its kind in Canada, is a partnership between CAMH, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare and Ontario�s Ministry of Health Promotion. It�s not surprising the province is on board � smoking represents a burden on the provincial healthcare system estimated at $1.7 billion annually. Smoking-related illnesses also kill some 16,000 Ontarians every year. �Research such as the STOP Study could prove important to smokers who want to quit smoking, improve their own health, and protect others from the dangers of second-hand smoke,� said Minister of Health Promotion Jim Watson in a release. Though quitting does not guarantee that a smoking-related illness might not surface later in life, it does reduce the risk. Plus, there are other health benefits � such as improved circulation � that are felt soon after quitting. Smokers interested in taking part in the program are required to answer some questions about their smoking and health history over the phone. That information, says a recording, will be kept confidential. If you�re interested in taking part, put down your cigarette. Then pick up the phone and call 1-800-350-5305. |
i did it 9 months ago. and i was smoking over 11 years. i was smoking from the age of 12 to 23. i think its all self discipline. i decided that was it and that was it for me. ill tell u it was a hard struggle and to this day i still get cravings tho theyre less and further apart. but yeah its all in the will power
I smoke socially. I never smoke during the week. I used to smoke 1-2 packs on the weekends, but now I smoke 1-3 cigarettes on the weekends. I'm just getting sick of it now.
I'm definitely telling my dad about this. My mom hasn't smoked in 15 years, and she hates the fact that my dad still does.
He does go outside though, which is okay for the rest of us.
i haven't had a smoke in 4 days and im loosing it.
i almost punched someone out at the gas station cause he cut in front of me.
its all in the mind, so far 3 months and counting, quit cold.
i smoke, but i just decided that cigarettes taste like butt anyway..im quitting.
I would but this looks like it's only for residents 
Bah
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| Originally posted by dj_souvlaki i haven't had a smoke in 4 days and im loosing it. i almost punched someone out at the gas station cause he cut in front of me. |
Power to everyone who has quit smoking. Keep it up!!!!
Ghetto_Fab take note of this. lol
Today is day 13 of no smoking , exception for for 2 when i went out drinking with Pett, Beach420 and Samjane.
i used to be a regular smoker but i switched to casual. never thought i could do this but just dont buy packs. If you buy packs you end up smoking more then you want to, any chance you are bored, etc. I can quit cold but i dont really see the point, like ill have a drag or two sometimes, or when im drinking. Almost never a whole smoke, plus i never really crave them.
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| Originally posted by The Highroller I smoke socially. I never smoke during the week. |
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| Originally posted by MLB its all in the mind, so far 3 months and counting, quit cold. |
Well, being athletic has kept me away from smoking...anything...ever...
I really can't relate to what people with cravings go through. But maybe doing something active to improve your health can be a helping hand to quitting.
had to throw in my 2 cents.
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| Originally posted by dj_souvlaki i haven't had a smoke in 4 days and im loosing it. i almost punched someone out at the gas station cause he cut in front of me. |
Haven't had a cigarette in like 6 months.
Funny thing is I think I was in better shape when I smoked than now.
As i said day 13 . If anyone sees me at the club smoking I give you the permission to punch me. Not in the arm, the face! I am finally going to kick the habit! And i may need the help of you TA's beating me down here and there. Thank you, Luke
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| Originally posted by KKEFKA Power to everyone who has quit smoking. Keep it up!!!! Ghetto_Fab take note of this. lol |
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| Originally posted by LucasMead As i said day 13 . If anyone sees me at the club smoking I give you the permission to punch me. Not in the arm, the face! I am finally going to kick the habit! And i may need the help of you TA's beating me down here and there. Thank you, Luke |
I don't want any of your statistics; I took your whole batch and lit my pipe with it.
- Mark Twain
Mark Twain on smoking
Loca what do you mean it's for residents only?
I called this morning, qualified for the gum, they'll send it in two weeks.
gf is gonna call today. We decided to just quit together.
im gettin the patch right now.....
for mom dukes.
My hubby's been a quitter for over a week now. He's even partied without smoking. He hasn't looked back!
I'm so proud! 
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| Originally posted by muzzybear My hubby's been a quitter for over a week now. |
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