Step by Step Quitting Manual

Manual Intro: Overview

Quitting smoking or tobacco use is one of the most important things you can do in your life. Not only will you add years to your life, you will have better quality of life. You will be able to breathe better, feel better, smell and taste foods more, feel a new sense of fitness, and on the inside, you will know that you were able to beat nicotine addiction. Your family and/or friends will be happy for you and impressed with your success. You will save hundreds of dollars by not buying tobacco. You doctor will be relieved to hear you are improving your health. You may even get a health insurance benefit from quitting.

Your chances of dying early are reduced by 50% within 5 years of quitting. After one year of quitting, the chance of getting smoking-related heart disease is cut in half.   After 15 years, the risk of dying is the same as if you had never smoked. The good news is your body can quickly heal itself once you put down the tobacco for good!

Once you enroll, we have Step by Step QUIT Manuals to help you during each stage of your quit process. 

Manual 1 provides information and suggestions if you are not sure if you want to quit. It is normal during the first part of quitting to feel unsure if you want to quit.  You may be thinking about quitting but are not ready to begin the process. The “Not Sure I Want to Quit” Manual is just for you. This Manual can help you understand how being unsure about quitting is a part of the process. 

Manuals 2-4 provide information and strategies on developing a first-rate Quit Plan. There is no one right way to quit, but there are some important steps in quitting successfully.  Research has shown that these key components increase your chances for a successful quit. We have tips for each of these key steps in quitting.

You will learn about the 5 Key Steps to Quitting:

1. Setting your Quit Date. Ways to set a quit date that sticks!
2. Making the commitment to quit. Ways to keep your commitment to quitting.
3. Developing a comprehensive Quit Plan.  
4. Use the 3-A's strategies to deal with withdrawal, cravings, and urges to use tobacco.
5. Staying quit and recognizing the risks of slips or relapse.

Manual 5 will give you information on spit tobacco. This Step by Step Manual provides information specific to spit tobacco and important tips to help you quit tobacco for good.