“It’s Some Day to Quit Smoking”

The Alliance for the Control of Tobacco is launching a new campaign to encourage smokers to quit and Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy Medication Therapy Services Clinic can help people do just that.

This is National Non-Smoking Week.

Dr. Leslie Philips, who runs the free Quit Smoking and Vaping Program says quitting is one of the hardest things a person can do and they offer medicated options to help people stay on track.

Nicotine patches are proven to help people by controlling the cravings, and there are a few behavioural changes that help people through the process.

The overall quit on your own rate in Canada is just seven per cent. That’s why support and quit meds are so important to quitting success.

Those looking for more information can call the Quit Smoking and Vaping Program, which also has phone and video conferencing options, at 864-2274.