Quitting can be challenging, especially with the added social and economic stress that have come as a result of the pandemic, but there are a lot of reasons to quit.

Tobacco users have an 84% increased chance of quitting successfully when they receive intensive advice from a physician.

To access the online training for primary care providers to deliver brief tobacco cessation interventions,

Here are a few quick tips!

Delay

Delay as long as you can before giving in to your urge.

Deep breathing

Take 10 deep breaths to relax yourself from within until the urge passes. 

Drink water

Drinking water is a healthy alternative to sticking a cigarette in your mouth. 

Do something else to distract yourself

Take a shower, read, go for a walk, listen to music!