Christus Spohn Health System offers the free, Fresh Start smoking cessation program for people older than age 18. She smoked for about 10 years straight, only stopping when she was pregnant with her three children. I could see how harmful it was for his health because he'd have a hard time breathing when we played with our kids. Large and her husband were not alone in their failed and successful efforts to quit. More than 40 million smokers will try to kick the habit sometime in their lives, according to the American Cancer Society.
Smoking is a combination of a physiological and psychological addiction according to studies.
But the key is to make a personal decision to quit and find the best method for you, said Jane Haas, wellness director and a certified smoking cessation trainer for Christus Spohn Health System . Many people get caught up in the New Year's resolution euphoria or let friends and family members bully them into quitting, but the ultimate success lies with the smoker. But people need to understand that they need to be at a point in their lives where they are making that decision themselves. We encourage them to help themselves and seek help from others. Group counseling Christus Spohn Health System offers the free, Fresh Start smoking cessation program for people older than age 18.