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Quitting Smoking
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Quit Smoking
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Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
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Visit <a href="http://www.smokefree.gov">http://www.smokefree.gov</a>.
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Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
<p>Most smokers want to quit. Support from a family member or friend can make all the difference. Use these tips to start a conversation about quitting smoking.</p><h2>Be positive.</h2><p>“You are important to me. I want you to live a long, healthy life.”</p><p>“Your body will benefit right away. Twelve hours after you smoke your last cigarette, the carbon monoxide level in your blood will drop to normal.”</p><p>“After a few months, you’ll breathe easier and have more energy.”</p><p>“No more bad breath!”</p><p>“Think about how much money you’ll save.”</p><h2>Share steps to quitting.</h2><p>“Make a list of your reasons for quitting. Keep the list where you’ll see it often.”</p><p>“Set a date to quit. Give yourself 2 weeks to make a quit plan.”</p><p>“Talk to your doctor about medicines that can help you quit.”</p><p>“Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free support and coaching.”</p><p>“Throw away your cigarettes, matches, and ashtrays – at home, in the car, and at work.”</p><h2>Offer support.</h2><p>“Tell me how I can help you quit.”</p><p>“I promise to understand if quitting makes you irritable and anxious.”</p><p>“Let’s go for a walk.”</p><p>“Let’s decide how to celebrate after you’ve been smoke-free for a month.”</p>
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