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1			GET READY

>	Set a quit date and stick to it—not even a single puff!
>	Think about past quit attempts. What worked and what did not?

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YOUR QUIT DATE:

2			GET SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

>	Tell your family, friends, and coworkers you are quitting.
>	Talk to your doctor or other health care provider.
>	Get group, individual, or telephone counseling.

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WHO CAN HELP YOU:

3			LEARN NEW SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS

>	When you first try to quit, change your routine.
>	Reduce stress.
>	Distract yourself from urges to smoke.
>	Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
>	Drink a lot of water and other fluids.

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SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS YOU CAN USE:

4			GET MEDICATION AND USE IT CORRECTLY

	Talk with your health care provider about which medication will work best for you:
>	Bupropion SR—available by prescription.
>	Nicotine gum—available over-the-counter.
>	Nicotine inhaler—available by prescription.
>	Nicotine nasal spray—available by prescription.
>	Nicotine patch—available over-the-counter.

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YOUR MEDICATION PLAN:
Medications:

Instructions:

5			BE PREPARED FOR RELAPSE OR DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

>	Avoid alcohol.
>	Be careful around other smokers.
>	Improve your mood in ways other than smoking.
>	Eat a healthy diet and stay active.

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HOW WILL YOU PREPARE?

Quitting smoking is hard. Be prepared for challenges, especially in the first few weeks.

Follow-up plan:
Other information:
Referral:

Clinician:
Date:

Medically reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD, a senior medical editor at WebMD, December, 2001.

Your Personalized Quit Plan is brought to you in conjunction with the U.S. Public Health Service.