2. Chapter 24 Lesson 3 CHOOSING TO BE TOBACCO FREE

3. Strategies for Quitting Series of filters over several weeks Nicotine substitutes –Gum –Patch –spray

4. Benefits of Quitting Immediate and long term benefits Improved cardio respiratory endurance Breath easier Reduces chance of heart disease Feeling of renewed freedom

5. Tips for Quitting Setting a specific date for when the person will quit and sticking to that date Setting short-term goals to reinforce the decision Deciding which approach or combination of approaches will be used to become tobacco free

6. Tips for Quitting Getting one’s environment ready for a new smoke-free life Setting up a support system whereby the person is helped through the process and later helped to stay smoke free

7. Toward a Smoke-Free Society Towns are restricting smoking Tobacco licenses are being revoked for those who sell to minors Vending machines are being moved out of unsupervised areas Airlines prohibit smoking on all commercial flights Hotels have whole floors that are non- smoking