• By Ashley Curtice
• Posted Monday, July 6, 2015

Trying to Quit Smoking? Free Course Offered

• Freedom From Smoking® (FREE) Course
• 8-week series
• Wednesdays, July 22nd - September 9th, 2015
• 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
• Health Department, Boardroom
• Feel free to bring your lunch.

***County Manager, Dudley Watts, allows employees 30 extra minutes of lunch time to attend Healthkick activities, with approval of your immediate supervisor.

Quitting smoking isn’t easy – but it’s easier with the right help. The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program gives you options, resources and support to quit for good! Freedom From Smoking® is the premier smoking cessation program from the American Lung Association. It helps you develop a plan of action that leads to your quit day. You’ll also get the support you need to remain smoke-free for life!

What You’ll Learn:

• How to know if you’re really ready to quit
• Medications that can increase your success
• Lifestyle changes to make quitting easier
• How to prepare for your quit day
• Coping strategies for managing stress and avoiding weight gain
• Developing a new self-image
• How to stay smoke-free for good

This is a FREE 8 week course that is offered once per week at the health department.

To register for this program, please email info@smokefreeforsyth.org or contact Ashley Curtice at 336-703-3175.