Upon quitting smoking, many people feel sad, as if they have lost a close friend. Many smokers try one method at a time. They try the nicotine patch or they try hypnosis. Each of these methods can help, but each targets just one of the factors that hook smokers. The patch, for example, helps overcome physical addiction but does nothing for the habit of smoking or for emotional dependence on cigarettes.
Success is most likely when all the factors are attacked at the same time.
In just three sessions, the QuitSmart program at Duke provides the tools to overcome each of the addiction factors. Participants receive the new QuitSmart Stop Smoking Kit, including a 96-page guidebook, a relaxing hypnosis audiotape, and a patented cigarette substitute. While groups like QuitSmart program have the best quit rates, some people prefer to quit on their own. For those smokers, LIVE FOR LIFE offers two types of by-mail resources or a telephone counseling program all available free of charge. Smokers, do yourselves a favor and call 684-0517 for a free brochure on the QuitSmart program and other LIVE FOR LIFE smoking cessation program.