Tobacco-Free in 2017
If you are thinking about quitting smoking in 2017, here are two powerful statistics for your consideration:
� Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S., yet more than 45 million Americans still smoke cigarettes.*
� If you smoke a pack a day, you�re spending about $8,500 per year on cigarettes.** You can calculate your annual expenditures with this smoking calculator.
While quitting smoking is not easy, it IS possibleand it�s worth your efforts!
The Little Clinic offers SmartPath� Tobacco Cessation programs for people wanting to quit. These programs are customized based on each person�s needs and his or her schedule. Here�s how it works:
Your initial visit with The Little Clinic provider assesses your health status and nicotine dependence. If appropriate, medication will be recommended and prescribed.
Medication effectiveness and side-effects will be evaluated during the second visit, along with tips for quitting for good.
Additional coaching sessions are recommended to help improve your success rate and include discussing:
� Reducing the temptation to smoke
� Managing stress
� Coping without cigarettes
� Preventing weight gain
� Changing your routine
� Handling people, places and times that trigger the feeling of �I want a cigarette�
� Preventing relapse
Make 2017 the year you quit tobacco for good! Visit thelittleclinic.comto find a clinic near you and get started on your journey to be becoming tobacco-free.
*Cancer.org
**Smokefree.org