4 ways to nudge a smoker — or yourself — to quit
15 September 2011
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Quick tips from ex-smoker Patrick Reynolds of Foundation for a Smokefree America:
•Nag wisely. If secondhand smoke is constant, “you can be a pest every day.” If the smoker keeps his smoke to himself — like lighting up only in the backyard — “advocate for no smoking three times a year.”
•Seek support. Smokers should connect with quitters or seek expert advice.
•Try tools. Engaging in programs and using other cessation tools triples success rate.
•Think individually. Many free resources can be accessed online. At 1-800-QUIT NOW, coaches will custom-craft a program for each caller.
Via usatoday.com
