Tobacco Cessation Setting the Stage to Quit: an Overview of the Process © 2009 Magellan Health Services, Inc.

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 2 Your Experience  Length of time using tobacco  Past efforts to quit  Your benefit from quitting

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 3 Why Quit?  Health benefits  Money savings  Focus on a positive result

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 4 Mood Management  Nutrition  Exercise  Deep breathing  Sleep  Visualization  Relax, stretch, reach  Reframe  Manage time  Change the scene  Smile

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 5 Environmental Triggers People Feelings Events

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 6 Healthy Alternatives  Replace tobacco with something pleasurable  Select event or feeling or person that triggers tobacco use  Discuss healthy alternatives in place of tobacco

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 7 Detox  Consult your doctor  Nicotine gum  Nicotine patch  Nicotine nasal spray  Nicotine inhaler  Prescription

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 8 Relapse  Tobacco risk situation  Inadequate coping response  Opportunity to fine tune coping strategies  Be kind to yourself

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 9 Tips for Staying Quit  Buddy system  Monitor yourself for signs of fatigue  Use simple relaxation techniques  Patience & Persistence

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 10 Resources American Lung Association American Cancer Society Your Assistance Program

Magellan Health Services, Inc. | 11 Your Employee Assistance Program Call toll-free or visit us at 24 hours a day/7 days a week Thank you!