If you have tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. That’s because nicotine is a very addictive drug. Just seconds after you inhale tobacco smoke, nicotine travels to the brain, telling it to release chemicals to make you want to smoke more. Usually people try to quit several times before finally succeeding. The good news is that each time you try to quit, you will be stronger and closer to quitting for good.

Why You Should Quit Smoking

Prepare Yourself To Quit

Identifying Your Triggers

Steps To Quit Smoking

Maintenance

• Activity
• Healthy Eating
• Lung Cancer

• Park Nicollet Clinic
  952-993-3123
• To buy publications: Park Nicollet HealthSource®
• QUITPLAN Center™ locations at Park Nicollet — face-to-face counseling at Park Nicollet
  952-993-3636
• The Stores @ Park Nicollet
• QUITPLAN Services—interactive online or phone support used by hundreds of Minnesotans to go through the process of quitting
  1-888-354-PLAN (7526)
• ClearWay Minnesota
• American Cancer Society
• American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking®
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention