SMOKING CESSATION SERVICES

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Your smoking cessation action plan

Are you looking to quit smoking? Your pharmacist is here to offer guidance and support as you embark on this journey. Here’s a step-by-step plan that you can work on together with your pharmacist:

1. Choose a starting point

Every journey begins with a first step, so select a commencement date and establish realistic objectives. Inform your friends and family about your decision and request their encouragement and assistance.

2. Meet your pharmacist

Your pharmacist will:
  • Assess your level of nicotine dependence.
  • Assist you in recognizing your primary smoking patterns and identifying triggers.
  • Inquire about your past endeavors to quit smoking to ensure you avoid repeating the same unproductive habits.

3. Follow a personalized treatment

If necessary, your pharmacist can provide a customized solution, which may include: Nicotine replacement products designed to substitute the nicotine derived from cigarettes (such as patches, chewing gum, and lozenges).

4. Reward yourself

You should reward yourself when you’re progressing. Many benefits of a smoke-free life can be felt in the long-term, but some benefits are almost instant as well. So keep on going!
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