SMOKING CESSATION. Presented by your Cigna Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
|
|
|
- Clifford Skinner
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 SMOKING CESSATION Presented by your Cigna Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
2 SEMINAR GOALS Understand your tobacco use habit Learn health consequences of smoking and tobacco use Become familiar with smoking cessation assistance and methods Lay the groundwork to be tobacco free Review the benefits of your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 2
3 HEALTH CONSEQUENCES Nearly 1/5 of U.S. deaths result from tobacco use Smokers have two to four times the risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death Smokers are times more likely to die of lung cancer Smoking causes 30% of all cancer deaths Smoking is a major causal factor in emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and stroke Estimates show an average of 13.2 years of life lost for women and 14.5 for men, due to tobacco use Cigarette smoking is the largest preventable cause of death in the United States Source: American Cancer Society, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3
4 BENEFITS OF QUITTING SMOKING Most negative effects can be reversed Carbon monoxide levels in the blood begin to drop Circulation improves Nerve endings in the nose and mouth re-grow Ex-smokers have more energy and fewer colds and respiratory infections They feel more in control of life, have more money, and feel less negative social pressure Source: American Cancer Society, National Institute on Drug Abuse 4
5 FIND YOUR OWN MOTIVATION Money Health Self-Esteem Social Pressure Family Pressure 5
6 Quitting smoking is easy. I ve done it a thousand times Mark Twain 6
7 PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF NICOTINE ON THE BODY Tobacco use is an addiction Pleasurable effects of nicotine Physical reaction to nicotine in the body Source: The Endowment for Human Development 7
8 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF NICOTINE Tobacco use is a habit Associated with daily activities Re-learn routines and activities Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse 8
9 TRIGGERS AND CUES Physical Settings: social events, work, home Emotional Events: anger, anxiety, stress Behavioral Setting: reward, habit, relax 9
10 P = Prepare alternatives in advance L = Look for pleasant, smoke-free activities A = Avoid temptation whenever and wherever possible N = Never allow smoking to be an option 10
11 STRATEGIES FOR QUITTING Set a date Enlist support Decide on a plan and anticipate challenges Disrupt your habits Prepare the environment Avoid smoking triggers Learn new skills and behaviors Continue to build your motivation 11
12 NICOTINE REDUCTION AND REPLACEMENT THERAPIES Nicotine Reduction Nicotine Patch Nicotine Gum Nicotine Lozenge Prescription Medication 12
13 NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Nicotine Patch Nicotine Gum Nicotine Lozenges 13
14 ASK THE DOCTOR Prescription methods Buproprion Chantix Nicotine nasal spray Nicotine inhalers 14
15 ALTERNATIVE METHODS Hypnosis Acupuncture Acupressure Laser treatments Over-the-counter pills 15
16 MANAGE YOUR STRESS Healthy self-talk Mindfulness practice Visualization/guided imagery Relaxation techniques 16
17 REWARDS! Celebrate your success Be creative Financial rewards 17
18 SUMMARY Health consequences of smoking Products, programs and strategies to quit smoking Remember to PLAN Keep trying!!! 18
19 RESOURCES FOR SMOKING CESSATION American Cancer Society Toll-free hotline: ACS-2345 ( ) American Lung Association Toll-free hotline: LUNGUSA ( ) National Cancer Institute Toll-free hotline: U-QUIT ( ) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office on Smoking and Health Toll free hotline: CDC-INFO ( ) 19
20 BENEFITS OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Face to Face Sessions Confidential Prepaid Unlimited Telephonic consultation Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Household benefit Work/Life Support such as eldercare, childcare and pet care Financial Services Legal Services Benefits vary by employer. Please check with your HR for your specific EAP benefits. 20
21 REFERENCES American Cancer Society. (2011). Cigarette smoking. Retrieved from American Cancer Society. (2012). Guide to quitting smoking. Retrieved from Brainy Quote. (n.d.). Mark Twain Quotes. Retrieved August 14, 2012 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Smoking-attributable mortality, years of potential life lost, and productivity losses United States, Retrieved from Endowment for Human Development, The. (2005). Facts on drugs: Nicotine. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic. (2011). Quit smoking. Retrieved from 21
22 REFERENCES (CONTINUED) Medline Plus. (2011). Nicotine addiction and withdrawal. Retrieved from National Cancer Institute. (2011). Harms of smoking and health benefits of quitting. Retrieved from National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2012). Research reports: Tobacco addiction. Retrieved from WebMD. (2011). Quitting smoking: Ready to quit today. Retrieved from WebMD. (2011). Bupropion (Zyban) for quitting smoking. Retrieved from WhyQuit.com. (2011). What is nicotine addiction? Retrieved from 22
23 This material is provided by Cigna for informational/educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical/clinical advice. Only a health care professional can make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment plan. For more information about your behavioral health coverage, you can call the customer service or the behavioral health telephone number listed on your health care identification card. "Cigna is a registered service mark and the Tree of Life logo and GO YOU are service marks of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided by or through such operating subsidiaries and not by Cigna Corporation. Such operating subsidiaries include Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Behavioral Health, Inc., and HMO or service company subsidiaries of Cigna Health Corporation. All models are used for illustrative purposes only a 08/ Cigna Some content provided under license.
Smoking Cessation Handouts
Fact Sheet Benefits of Quitting Smoking Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette: Blood pressure drops to normal Pulse rate drops to normal Body temperature of extremities increases to normal After 8 hours:
Healthy Lifestyle, Tobacco Free and Recovery Lesson for Group or Individual Sessions
Healthy Lifestyle, Tobacco Free and Recovery Lesson for Group or Individual Sessions This lesson is part of an overall curriculum based program developed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and
Smoking Cessation Program
Smoking Cessation Program UHN Information for people who are ready to quit smoking Read this information to learn: why you should quit smoking how the Smoking Cessation Program works treatments to help
Quit plan. Your free guide on how to stop smoking. www.want2stop.info
Quit plan Your free guide on how to stop smoking www.want2stop.info Thinking? about stopping Around three quarters of those people in Northern Ireland who smoke say they would like to stop. If you are
About one-half of all smokers die of a disease caused by smoking.the most common ones are lung cancer, heart disease, and strokes
Patient information from the BMJ Group Stopping smoking Smoking harms your health, but it's difficult to stop. That s because most people who smoke have become addicted to nicotine, a chemical in tobacco.
Stop Smoking. Key #2. It s Not Too Late to Benefit from Quitting! Health Benefits to Quitting. Other Reasons to Quit
Key #2 Stop Smoking There are many different poisons that can be found in cigarettes, such as carbon monoxide, tar, rat poison, paint thinner, and lighter fluid, just to name a few. Any of these toxins,
How To Stop Smoking. Tamra Casper
How To Stop Smoking Tamra Casper Ugly Facts About Smoking 52 million Americans smoke cigarettes. 400,000 people in this country die every year due to smoking related illnesses. Each cigarette you smoke
Better Living with Obstructive Pulmonary Disease A Patient Guide
Better Living with Obstructive Pulmonary Disease A Patient Guide Second Edition November 2012 Queensland Health The State of Queensland (Queensland Health) and The Australian Lung Foundation 2012 a Better
How To Quit Smoking
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists f AQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ065 WOMEN S HEALTH It s Time to Quit Smoking What are the dangers of smoking? How does smoking affect the body?
Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation
Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation 1. How important is it to stop smoking? It is very important. Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. Cigarette
What You Need to Know When Quitting Smoking
What You Need to Know When Quitting Smoking Nicotine Dependence: How Does It Affect Us? Nicotine is the drug in tobacco that causes dependence. Nicotine dependence, also known as addiction, is the most
I choose to be smoke-free. A Workplace Guide for Employers
I choose to be smoke-free. A Workplace Guide for Employers Committed to a Healthier Mississippi. Table of Contents Preface...1 Questions & Answers...2-3!...4-10 Sample Workplace Survey...11 The scientific
Contents: 1 Services for People with Alcohol Problems. 3 Services for People with Drug Problems. 7 Services for People Who Wish to Stop Smoking
Contents: 1 Services for People with Alcohol Problems 3 Services for People with Drug Problems 7 Services for People Who Wish to Stop Smoking 1 Services for People with Alcohol Problems NHS Grampian works
Tobacco Addiction. Why does it seem so hard to stop smoking? What's in cigarettes? What if I smoke just a few cigarettes a day?
Tobacco Addiction Why does it seem so hard to stop smoking? Smoking causes changes in your body and in the way you act. The changes in your body are caused by an addiction to nicotine. The changes in the
400,000 people in the United States die every year due to smoking-related illnesses.
How To Stop Smoking Ugly Facts about Smoking: 52 million Americans smoke cigarettes. 400,000 people in the United States die every year due to smoking-related illnesses. Every cigarette you smoke shortens
YOU CAN QUIT WE CAN HELP
YOU CAN QUIT WE CAN HELP SO, you re thinking of quitting tobacco. Let s figure out where you are right now, and see how this book can guide you through the quit process. Which of these sounds most like
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Guidebook
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Guidebook The Respiratory System The respiratory system consists of the lungs and air passages. The lungs are the part of the body where gases are exchanged
Never Quit Quitting Training Healthcare Providers to Integrate Cessation Counseling and Referral into Office Practice Lisa Krugman, MPH, MSW Washtenaw County Public Health Washtenaw County Smokers (HIP
The Impact of Alcohol
Alcohol and Tobacco Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol are behaviors that often begin in adolescence. Although tobacco companies are prohibited from advertising, promoting, or marketing their products
You Can Quit Smoking. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service
You Can Quit Smoking C O N S U M E R G U I D E U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service NICOTINE: A POWERFUL ADDICTION If you have tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it
DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS. Presented by Cigna Employee Assistance Program
DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS Presented by Cigna Employee Assistance Program SEMINAR GOALS Understand the problems associated with substance abuse in the workplace Learn the signs and symptoms
Use of EAP. as an Employee Management Tool. Presented by Ken LeBeau, MS, LP, CEAP, Director Cigna Employee Assistance Program
Use of EAP as an Employee Management Tool Presented by Ken LeBeau, MS, LP, CEAP, Director Cigna Employee Assistance Program Seminar Goals Understand the benefits of the EAP Learn how to use the EAP as
Your guide to stopping smoking for good
Your guide to stopping smoking for good Reading this is your first step to stopping smoking for good Help2Quit gives you advice and support to help stop smoking for good. Nicotine replacement therapy and
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. Between 1964 and 2004, cigarette smoking caused an estimated 12
STOP SMOKING START LIVING Make the break. Live life without smoking.
LOCAL NHS STOP SMOKING SERVICES For one-to-one or group-based advice. Just text GIVE UP plus your postcode to 88088 NHS Smoking Helpline 7am-11pm every day 0800 169 0 169 Textphone 0800 169 0 171 For free
quit Smoking GUIDE (800) QUIT NOW
quit Smoking GUIDE Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! Quitting smoking is a great way to improve your health and the health of those around you. Deciding to quit smoking is the first step
YOU CAN QUIT YOUR TOBACCO USE
YOU CAN QUIT YOUR TOBACCO USE Learn how to get help to quit using tobacco and improve your chances of quitting. This document explains the best ways to quit tobacco use as well as new treatments to help.
How to use an Extended Tobacco Cessation Intervention Form
How to use an Extended Tobacco Cessation Intervention Form In some cases a dental office may have a team member who is given the time to do a more intense intervention with tobacco users interested in
Workplace Solutions. from the American Cancer Society. Strategies for Promoting and Implementing a Smoke-free Workplace
Strategies for Promoting and Implementing a Smoke-free Workplace Introduction Businesses are becoming increasingly sensitive to health and safety practices at the workplace that protect employees. Tobacco
Medicines to help you stop smoking
Medicines to help you stop smoking The best thing you can do for your health is to stop smoking There is no safe number of cigarettes to smoke Brain: Stroke Eyes: Macular Degeneration Skin: Ageing Wrinkles
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE Presented by Cigna Employee Assistance Program SEMINAR GOALS Explore the meaning of exceptional customer service Learn how to make the customer s experience exceptional Discuss
Helping Smokers Quit
Helping Smokers Quit A Guide for Clinicians National Quitline 1-8 0 0 - Q U I T N O W U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Revised May 2008 Even brief tobacco dependence treatment
Smoking and the risk of stroke
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk Smoking and the risk of stroke Smoking greatly increases your chances of developing serious health conditions like stroke. Stopping smoking can significantly
Questions about stopping tobacco use
QUIT KIT Questions about stopping tobacco use Tobacco is part of my life. What will I do without it? The key is to learn new ways of dealing with the situations that make you want to use tobacco, such
Smoking and your lungs Why it s never too late to give up
Smoking and your lungs Why it s never too late to give up Giving up smoking is never easy, but it s the most important thing you can do to look after your health. If you have a lung condition, you might
The Pharmacy Technician s Role In Smoking Cessation Programs. Presented by Thomas Flench, R.Ph., MBA
The Pharmacy Technician s Role In Smoking Cessation Programs Presented by Thomas Flench, R.Ph., MBA Copyright PharmCon 2009 The Pharmacy Technician s Role In Smoking Cessation Programs Speaker: Tom Flench
Ready to Stop? We Can Help You Put on the Brakes. Stop Now! The Bad News About Smoking. Caution! Protect Your Family The Facts About Secondhand Smoke
Stop Now! The Bad News About Smoking Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. Smoking causes cancer and coronary heart disease, the leading causes of death in the United States. Health effects from
Stopping smoking. The carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen that the blood carries to the heart and around the body.
Checklist Session time: 30 minutes You will need Training card 10 Visual card 10 Summary sheet 10 USB Session 10 Stopping smoking The aim of the session is to understand: The impact of smoking on your
TOBACCO CESSATION RESOURCE GUIDE
TOBACCO CESSATION RESOURCE GUIDE Our goal is to provide you with EXCELLENT SERVICE! 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Note about This Guide... 1 You ve Decided to Quit... 2
Patient information. How to Stop Smoking Before your Operation PIF 734 V5
Patient information How to Stop Smoking Before your Operation PIF 734 V5 Fag Ends can help you stop smoking before your operation. To contact Fag Ends for help to stop smoking please call Freephone: 0800
Medications to help you quit smoking
Medications to help you quit smoking How can medication help me quit smoking? Using medications can increase your chances of quitting smoking 2 to 3 times more than quitting without using medications.
How To Quit Smoking
TOBACCO CESSATION RESOURCE GUIDE This guide is provided to you by UM Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Smoke Free Initiative Program Office. The information and statements in this guide are only intended
Health Science / Anatomy Exam 1 Study Guide
THIS EXAM WILL ONLY COVER ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO LECTURES Alcohol What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a depressant Contains intoxicating substance called ethyl alcohol or ethanol Alcohol use Approximately 59.8% of
SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Key Concepts. Types of Drugs
SUBSTANCE ABUSE You have to choose who you want to be in life. This happens by making lots of decisions every day. Using substances is a choice. This is a big choice, because substances have a very real
www.irishheart.ie QUIT SMOKING to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke
www.irishheart.ie QUIT SMOKING to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke Smoking, heart disease and stroke Children and older people are most at risk from passive smoking 1 Smoking is a major risk
BOOKLET 8. A Guide To Remaining Smoke Free FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. DO NOT DUPLICATE. Life Without Cigarettes
BOOKLET 8 TM A Guide To Remaining Smoke Life Without Cigarettes Contents Urges 2 Benefits of Quitting 4 But What About My Weight? 7 If You Do Smoke 9 In Closing 10 This is the eighth and last booklet in
Tobacco and the workplace
It s Our Business Tobacco and the workplace This document is an excerpt from It s Our Business: Addressing Addiction and Mental Health in the Workplace Alberta Health Services Staff Prevention and Health
How to use the Brief Tobacco Cessation Intervention Form
How to use the Brief Tobacco Cessation Intervention Form The following information is related to the use of an office brief tobacco use cessation intervention using a check off form to obtain a patients
Three-Step Program to Becoming SMOKE-FREE FOR LIFE
SMOKE-FREE AND HEALTHY Three-Step Program to Becoming SMOKE-FREE FOR LIFE THE G OOD LIFE GEM NA ITI MA AL TH ESS STR EX C BI CO HE G EI W HT ER CI With contribution by: Albert T. Kondo, PhD G TTIN QUI
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. quitting smoking
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT quitting smoking Smoking learn how you can quit* You may be 1 of the 46 million Americans who smoke cigarettes. You may have tried to quit before, or you may want to quit.
NEXT STEPS: TREATING TOBACCO AND CREATING HEALTHY MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY ENVIRONMENTS PART I
NEXT STEPS: TREATING TOBACCO AND CREATING HEALTHY MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY ENVIRONMENTS PART I Stan Martin, MM Program Director CAI, TCTP Dr John R. Hughes February 19, 2014 Housekeeping
Smoking Cessation: Treatment Options for Nicotine Addiction
Smoking Cessation: Treatment Options for Nicotine Addiction Hilary Nierenberg, NP, MPH Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy Columbia University Medical Center Disclosure Statement of Financial Interest
I. INTAKE INFORMATION
Name: ID# : Tobacco Use Intake, Assessment and Treatment Planning Form I. INTAKE INFORMATION Smoking History: Current number of cigarettes per day: approx. 20 per day How soon after awaking is first cigarette
Helping People to Stop Smoking
The New Zealand Guidelines for Helping People to Stop Smoking Tobacco smoking is a major public health problem in New Zealand. Around 5000 New Zealanders die each year from a smoking-related disease. Of
HOW TO STOP SMOKING. Dr Coral Gartner UQ Centre for Clinical Research
HOW TO STOP SMOKING Dr Coral Gartner UQ Centre for Clinical Research ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SOME TRUTHS There is no magic bullet Secret to successful quitting: keep trying make every quit attempt count Every
Tobacco Addiction. Presented by: Dawn M. Dunn, M.P.H. & Dotsie Anfenson
Tobacco Addiction Presented by: Dawn M. Dunn, M.P.H. & Dotsie Anfenson Presentation Overview Tobacco Use: The Realities Nicotine Addiction Pharmacological Treatments Tobacco Use: Assessing CA s Progress
Smoking Cessation in People with Severe Mental Illness. Lisa Dixon, M.D., MPH and Melanie Bennett, Ph.D. University of Maryland School of Medicine
Smoking Cessation in People with Severe Mental Illness Lisa Dixon, M.D., MPH and Melanie Bennett, Ph.D. University of Maryland School of Medicine Smoking and Severe Mental Illness Smoking is a MAJOR problem
ISSUEBrief. Reducing the Burden of Smoking on Employee Health and Productivity. Center for Prevention
Center for Prevention and Health ISSUEBrief Services Volume I, Number 5 Reducing the Burden of Smoking on Employee Health and Productivity This issue brief summarizes information presented during the fifth
CAN YOU LIVE WITH THAT?
CAN YOU LIVE WITH THAT? 1 in every 2 smokers will die of a tobacco related disease. It doesn t have to be that way you can quit. If you are a smoker, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your
from Secondhand Smoke
How We Can Protect Our HILDREN from Secondhand Smoke A Parent s Guide CS232604-A Secondhand smoke threatens our children. Secondhand smoke comes from lit cigarettes and cigars. It also comes from smoke
How to. Stop Smoking. In a Week. Redding Hypnosis Roger Gray, CHT Call today for an appointment (530) 227-3752 www.reddinghypnosis.
How to Stop Smoking In a Week Redding Hypnosis Roger Gray, CHT Call today for an appointment (0) - www.reddinghypnosis.com CONTENTS PREFACE THE RISKS OF SMOKING KNOW YOUR ENEMY HOW YOU CAN QUIT SMOKING
Smoking Cessation. Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Ways to manage it
Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Nearly five million people in Canada smoke. 1 The majority of them want to quit, but quitting can be hard. 2 In fact, most smokers try to quit 5-7 times before they finally
CIGNA Small Group Business
HEALTH BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 806774 11/06 CIGNA HEALTHCARE. PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF SMALL GROUPS IN A BIG WAY. Business owners with 50 or fewer employees face a big decision. How can they provide their employees
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, & OTHER DRUGS. Standards & Benchmarks: 1:ALL; 2:1,2,3,4,6; 3:ALL; 6:1,3
HEALTH MIDDLE SCHOOL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, & OTHER DRUGS Standards & Benchmarks: 1:ALL; 2:1,2,3,4,6; 3:ALL; 6:1,3 Objective: = The students will explain the difference between responsible drug use and wrong
Loss Control TIPS Technical Information Paper Series
Loss Control TIPS Technical Information Paper Series Innovative Safety and Health Solutions SM Smoking Cessation: Worksite Programs Why Have a Smoking Cessation Program? The damaging health effects of
Health Insurance Benefits for Treatment of Tobacco Dependence. Summary
S U M M A R Y R E P O R T O F T H E P A C I F I C C E N T E R O N H E A L T H A N D T O B A C C O Health Insurance Benefits for Treatment of Tobacco Dependence Summary $ Why do tobacco users need health
Change. Habit. How to Stop Smoking on Your Own. www.aahealth.org
A Change of Habit How to Stop Smoking on Your Own. www.aahealth.org 1 Nicotine and Your Body Nicotine in tobacco is a temporary stimulant. It causes the release of body chemicals that raise your blood
City of Tucson. Health and Wellness
City of Tucson Health and Wellness Did you know? That you have all of these CIGNA resources and programs FREE to you? 24/7 Customer Service Health Pregnancies, Health Babies Program Healthy Rewards Program
Clinical Trials Network
National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network STOP SMOKING STUDY Should I Join? NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Introduction Many people who abuse drugs
"Starting today, every doctor, nurse, health plan, purchaser, and medical school in America should make treating tobacco dependence a top priority.
Encouraging Tobacco Cessation Through the Five A s: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange Mary Clare Champion, Ph.D. Tennessee Primary Care Clinical Conference April 14-15, 2011 Franklin, TN "Starting today,
If You Smoke And Are Pregnant
If You Smoke And Are Pregnant Or Thinking About Pregnancy, Use This Self-help Guide TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY Having a plan is the most important step you can
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Information for the Patient Nicotine Patch (Habitrol, Nicoderm ), Nicotine Gum (Nicorette, Nicorette Plus, Thrive ), Nicotine Inhaler (Nicorette ), Nicotine Lozenge (Nicorette,
Smoking Cessation Guidelines for Providers
Smoking Cessation Guidelines for Providers BACKGROUND The most common cause of chemical dependence in the United States is nicotine. Nicotine addiction means that an individual is dependent on nicotine
Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
Pregnancy and Substance Abuse Introduction When you are pregnant, you are not just "eating for two." You also breathe and drink for two, so it is important to carefully consider what you put into your
If You Smoke And Are Pregnant
If You Smoke And Are Pregnant Or Thinking About Pregnancy, Use This Self-help Guide TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY Having a plan is the most important step you can
Drug Free Campus Plan
Baptist University of the Américas, San Antonio, Texas, is committed to maintaining a drug free environment, free of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Baptist University of the Américas is
Stop Smoking Wales Workplace Tool Kit
Stop Smoking Wales Workplace Tool Kit Suitable for Workplaces with over 50 employees Developed in partnership between Stop Smoking Wales and Healthy Working Wales. Dear An estimated 34 million days a year
Oh Baby! We Want To Keep You Safe From Secondhand Smoke TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY
Oh Baby! We Want To Keep You Safe From Secondhand Smoke TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY TAKE THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR BABY Making a plan to avoid secondhand smoke is an important step in helping your
Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking!
Stop Smoking Guide Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! There are few things you can do that will improve your health and the health of those around you more than quitting smoking. Deciding
CHARLES & SUE S SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY; SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES:
CHARLES & SUE S SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY; SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES: At Charles & Sue s School of Hair Design, the illicit use of drugs and/or alcohol by staff
How Care Management Can Help You. Disease Management Program
south carolina 2015 ISSUE II How Care Management Can Help You Got a question or concern about your health? Care Management helps members with special needs. It pairs a member with a care manager. The care
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNAL OF COUNSELING AND ADDICTION VOLUME 3, NUMBER 1, 2014. Nicotine Addiction
VOLUME 3, NUMBER 1, 2014 Nicotine Addiction Iyakinoabasi Mbride, MBA Research Assistant College of Education and Human Services Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education Texas A&M University-Commerce
NHS Whittington Health/ Smokefree Islington <Enter date>
Helping your employees go smokefree NHS Whittington Health/ Smokefree Islington 1. Why smoking matters Why is smoking an important issue? Smoking is the main cause of preventable deaths and
It is a common beginning with many addicts and alcoholics. For many addicts that begin using in the early years, using tobacco fits in with the
1 2 It is a common beginning with many addicts and alcoholics. For many addicts that begin using in the early years, using tobacco fits in with the rebellious behavior pattern or process that is often
Appendix 1. CAHPS Health Plan Survey 5.0H Adult Questionnaire (Commercial)
Appendix 1 CAHPS Health Plan Survey 5.0H Adult Questionnaire (Commercial) 1-2 Appendix 1 CAHPS 5.0H Adult Questionnaire (Commercial) 1-3 CAHPS 5.0H Adult Questionnaire (Commercial) SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS
I QUIT! What To Do When You re Sick Of Smoking, Chewing Or Dipping
IQUIT!! What To Do When You re Sick Of Smoking, Chewing Or Dipping IF YOU RE SICK OF: Coughing all the time Spending your money on cigarettes Smelling like an ashtray People hassling you about smoking
STOP SMOKING START LIVING Make the break. Live life without smoking.
LOCAL NHS STOP SMOKING SERVICES For one-to-one or group-based advice. Just text GIVE UP plus your postcode to 88088 NHS Smoking Helpline 7am-11pm every day 0800 169 0 169 Textphone 0800 169 0 171 For free
Copyright 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Alcohol and Tobacco
Copyright 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Alcohol and Tobacco Alcohol: An Overview! 61 percent of Americans consume alcohol regularly.! 25 percent abstain from drinking.! Alcohol and College Students! Approximately
Tobacco Intervention Workbook
Tobacco Intervention Workbook Name: Addiction Prevention & Treatment Services To be tobacco free! TO BE TOBACCO FREE. TOBACCO INTERVENTION WORKBOOK. Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................
How long has low-level laser therapy been around? How does low-level laser therapy for smoking cessation work?
How long has low-level laser therapy been around? Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been in use for more than 35 years and has experienced rapid growth over the last several as an alternative method in
It makes your heart beat faster and your blood pressure goes up. Smoking marijuana reduces the amount of oxygen in your body. This means every part
It makes your heart beat faster and your blood pressure goes up. Smoking marijuana reduces the amount of oxygen in your body. This means every part of your body has to work harder just to do its job. Smoking
WHAT ARE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO?
NICOTINE ADDICTION WHAT ARE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO? Cigarettes are made from the dried and cured leaves of the tobacco plant (mainly Nicotiana Tabacum). Nicotine is a naturally occurring chemical in tobacco
Methamphetamine. Like heroin, meth is a drug that is illegal in some areas of the world. Meth is a highly addictive drug.
Methamphetamine Introduction Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant drug. People who use it can form a strong addiction. Addiction is when a drug user can t stop taking a drug, even when he or she
Guide to Quitting Smoking
Guide to Quitting Smoking What do I need to know about quitting? The US Surgeon General has said, Smoking cessation [stopping smoking] represents the single most important step that smokers can take to
10 questions to consider. before you smoke your next joint.
10 questions to consider before you smoke your next joint. 1 2 You ve probably heard conflicting opinions about marijuana and its risks. The statistics and health information included here are not opinions.
QUIT SMOKING SELF-HELP
QUIT SMOKING SELF-HELP HANDBOOK Table of Contents Benefits of quitting Page 2 Possible cost savings. Page 3 Withdrawal symptoms Page 4 Weight gain after quitting.. Page 5 Second Hand Smoke.. Page 6 Why
TOBACCO CESSATION WORKS: AN OVERVIEW OF BEST PRACTICES AND STATE EXPERIENCES
TOBACCO CESSATION WORKS: AN OVERVIEW OF BEST PRACTICES AND STATE EXPERIENCES Despite reductions in smoking prevalence since the first Surgeon General s report on smoking in 1964, approximately 46 million
Journal of. Employee Assistance. The magazine of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association VOL. 36 NO. 2 2 ND QUARTER 2006
Employer Initiatives to Stop Smoking by Mary Hill, LCSW, CEAP As more employers take aggressive steps to reduce health care costs arising from employees tobacco use, EAPs can and must help ensure the process
Cigna Open Access Plans for Tennessee
Individual & Family Plans Insured by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Cigna Open Access Plans for Tennessee medical & PHARMACY INSURANCE with the ONE-AND-ONLY YOU IN MIND. 858436 a 12/12 Services
Open Enrollment for Plan Year April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Celebrating 13 Years of Better Benefits Through Collaboration Open Enrollment for Plan Year April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016 Open Enrollment Period: Monday, January 26- Monday, February 9, 2015 Welcome to