Reasons to Quit A Few Good Reasons to Quit Tobacco - Almost
eight out of 10 Clark County residents do not smoke. - Quitting
smoking reduces your risk of premature death by 50 percent
within 5 years. (After 15 years the risk is the same as if you
had never smoked.) - One out of two smokers will die from
smoking related diseases. - The average smoker spends over
$1,000 every year on cigarettes. Why Breaking the "Habit" is
Hard Habit is only part of the problem. Trying to quit smoking
is difficult for three reasons: - Physical dependency -
Psychological dependency Develop a Plan It is important to
identify and write down your smoking triggers and the strategies
you will use to cope with them before you actually quit.
Triggers may include: - Drinking alcohol or coffee - The "after
dinner" cigarette - Talking on the phone - Study-breaks or
socializing with other smokers - Negative or positive emotions -
Waiting or boredom Tips to Manage Your Triggers - Avoid the
situation: drink a soda instead of coffee, only go t