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Get ready for your quit date.
It's all about preparing yourself for the psychological impact of the change. We'll show you how to prepare, how to do a practice quit and how to build a checklist for your quit.
Decide about medicines.
Should you use medication to help you quit? Is Buproprion SP or a nicotine inhaler better? What are the pros and cons of each medication?
Learn coping skills.
Fighting your addiction means learning to cope with the cravings. You will need to deal with all three sides of the addiction triangle: physical, emotional, and behavioral.
Choose your allies.
Choose allies to help you during your quit is very important. Think about those who can best support you during this time.
Set your quit date
We want to get information about you so our counselers can understand your history and best help you choose the right path to quitting. By the end of this call, you will have set your quit date.
On your quit date
During this call, your coach will discuss relapse prevention and coping strategies.
This call takes place within 5 days of your quit date.
Follow up on progress
Tell us how you've been doing so far. We'll help you adjust your daily routines.
This call takes place 7-10 days after call 2.
Final check-in
Your quit coach will discuss long term strategies for maintaining your quit.
This call takes place 3-5 weeks after call 1.