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Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Cessation Program – Tools to Quit and Quit Smoking Now
Both programs offer education on the health effects related to tobacco use, but more importantly, they teach the benefits of quitting and what to expect when quitting. A Tobacco Cessation Specialist or trained facilitator guides participants as they identify triggers and withdrawal symptoms, and brainstorm ways to cope with them.
Topics include: Addiction, withdrawal and medications that help, Planning for the quit date, Dealing with triggers, Overcoming cravings, and Relapse prevention.
The Tools to Quit Program is a 2-hour seminar where participants learn how to develop a successful quit plan.
The Quit Smoking Now Program meets once a week for six weeks. Participants offer each other support as they go through the quit process.
Both programs offer free nicotine replacement therapy (when medically necessary and while supplies last), educational materials, goodies for their quit day, and follow-up support. We like to have patients referred who are ready to quit within the next 30 days.
Regardless of how you decide to quit—whether you use medicines, counseling, or simply stop smoking on your own—it’s most important to commit to quit, make a plan, and stick with it.
Testimonials
Lekiva Judge
“I quit…We quit! Both my husband and I quit the same day. We’ve been smokers for almost 24 years. It was time. The classes helped us to do something that we felt we couldn’t achieve on our own. I am happy for the help and encouragement.”
Jorge J. Garcia, MD
“I want to take this opportunity to thank and complement each of you for the quality of training that you all provided at the recent conference which I attended in Tallahassee for Tobacco Treatment Specialist. The material that was covered was comprehensive and presented in a clear, concise, and well organized fashion. The speakers were all very knowledgeable, they covered their topics thoroughly and the slide presentations were very informative and visually appealing. I learned a lot and feel that my fund of knowledge and ability to evaluate and manage tobacco users was significantly enhanced by my attendance to this training.”
