Help to quit

You’ve heard of the dangers of tobacco and why you should quit smoking. The first step on your journey to a tobacco free life is a big one, but there are many health benefits and many resources to help you along the way.

Here’s how Health Services can help make quitting easier:

• Contact Health Services at 403.440.6326 to speak to a professional that will discuss with you useful methods to make quitting easier.
• Visit Alberta Quits . It’s an excellent resource that includes a free, anonymous online support system to help you quit.
• Sign up for Health Canada’s E-Quit . It will e-mail you daily messages of support while you quit.
• Set a quit date in advance. Tell your friends and family so they can support you.
• Throw away all your tobacco products. Don’t keep any lying around.
• Keep track of why, when, and with who you use tobacco. Is there a pattern? Perhaps certain people or places are strong motivators for you to smoke. Try avoiding them for a while. Gain confidence in your strength. Then return and show off your tobacco-free self.
• Drink lots of water.
• Don’t get discouraged. It’s tough to quit, but you can do it!
• If you are struggling with quitting and you need someone to talk to, call Student Counselling Services (403.440.6362) and make a free appointment with a counsellor. Or call the Smoker’s Helpline (1.866.33AADAC). It’s also free, and it’s anonymous
• Reward yourself. Celebrate the end of the first day, the first week or the first month. Treat yourself to something special, like a special dinner or that movie you’ve been wanting to see.