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Quit Smoking
FAQ's
I've tried quitting before and I haven't been able to do it.
I've smoked all my life. What's the point in quitting now?
If I quit smoking, will I gain weight?
What can help me quit smoking?
How do I deal with withdrawal symptoms?
Where can I find more information?
I've tried quitting before and I haven't been able to do it.
Try again! Quitting smoking isn't easy. The average number of attempts before a smoker is able to quit for good is 4 and there are a number of health benefits to quitting smoking. It's good medicine!
I've smoked all my life. What's the point in quitting now?
It's never too late to quit smoking. There are enormous Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking that happen right after your last cigarette. Other benefits occur the longer you stay smoke-free. Quitting smoking is good medicine.
If I quit smoking, will I gain weight?
1 in 5 quitters won't gain any weight and for those that do, the average is 5-7 pounds. Consider expanding your quit plan to include exercise in order to combat any cravings and think about healthy eating by following Canada's Food Guide when you make your quit plan in order to avoid gaining any excess weight. For more information click Nutrition for Ex-Smokers.
Every quit attempt is personal to the person trying to quit. Not all smokers go about quitting in the exact same way and each attempt is different from the last. It is important to have a quit plan in place and studies have shown that nicotine replacement therapy and counselling all increase the chances of quitting. Visit the How to Quit Smoking section and ask for help by consulting with your doctor.
What can help me quit smoking?
There are a number of products that are effective in improving the success rate for quitting and staying smoke-free. They are all more effective when used according to instructions and together with self help materials or counselling. Visit Nicotine Replacements & Medications for more information and consult with your doctor before beginning any quit plan.
How do I deal with withdrawal symptoms?
Visit Handling Withdrawal Symptoms for information.
To help someone quit smoking, be positive and listen closely to what they have to say. If they stumble in their quit attempt don't lecture or nag or give them guilt-trips. Smoking is a very strong addiction. For most people, quitting smoking is the hardest thing they will ever do. Be supportive and offer encouragement. Visit Helping Someone Quit Smoking for more information.
Where can I find more information?
Visit Resources for quit links, supports and more information.
