Smoking Cessation

Elborough Street Surgery

Smoking Cessation

We all know that smoking is bad for us and that giving up smoking is hard work. The good news is that we can help you give up. We don’t have a magic wand but quitting and remaining a non-smoker will still require will power and determination, but we can make things easier.

	Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your current health.
	It is never too late to stop smoking
	A 20-a-day smoker can save £1500 a year by stopping.

How to stop smoking

Set a realistic quit date and stick to it.

Use Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT) Your pharmacist can help you decide which product to use, or take Zyban if your doctor has prescribed it.

Don’t have just one cigarette because it usually leads back to regular smoking.

Get rid of all unused cigarettes and throw away your ashtrays.

Ask people not to smoke around you and never buy, hold or light cigarettes for others.

Tell every one you are stopping – you are going to need their support.

Do something active when the urge hits.

Change your routine so you have something else to do at times and places you used to smoke.

Remember that it will probably take you a while to get used to being without cigarettes. It gets easier as time goes on.

For more information please make an appointment with the nurses or the doctor.

Information, help and support are available from the:

NHS Helpline on 0800 169 0169

Merton, Sutton & Wandsworth Stop Smoking Service on 020 8725 0981

www.exchangehealthinfo.org

Do give up giving up

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Last modified: May 17, 2004