Quit Tips

  Quitting Tobacco
Get help!!
Acquire information and help from doctors, family and friends. Contact the New York State Smokers Quitline (1-866-697-8487 or visit www.nysmokefee.com.

Pick a date to quit and get prepared. Remove ashtrays and throw away cigarettes and matches. Consider using nicotine replacement therapy.


What to do when craving Nicotine?
The 5D’s
Delay the urge to smoke then it will pass.
Drink water, chew gum or have a healthy snack to fight cravings
Do something else to distract your self…take a walk, call a friend, keep your hands busy by doing chores or squeezing a rubber ball.
Deep breaths will relax you. Close your eyes and take 10 slow deep breaths or meditate.
Discuss your thoughts and feelings with someone close to you.


  Staying Smoke Free

Avoid triggers that make you want to smoke such as being around smokers, stress, and caffeine. Eliminate the smoking behavior, start healthy eating, and exercising to prevent weight gain.


Reward yourself
with the money you saved from not smoking

How much does it cost to smoke? Use this calculator to find out. Saving money is just one more good reason to quit smoking.

Cost of Smoking Calculator
Number of cigarettes smoked per day:
Number of cigarettes in a pack:
Price per pack: $

Calculate Cost:  
 

Total Savings: $


Stay positive
and focused.

List reasons
your glad you quit.

Positive Results
Feel Better Look Better
You don’t have to worry about the stale smell on your clothes, hair, and breath Prevent yellow stains on your teeth and fingernails
Improve your chances of a healthy baby, if you become pregnant Premature aging of your skin
Breathe easier
Have more energy
Have a better sense of smell and taste