Quit Smoking For Good
Tobacco is an addictive, legal product, which can make it difficult to quit. Just ask one of the 37.8 million Americans who currently smoke. Certain behavior modifications like changing up your routine or limiting alcohol have improved the success rates of quitting. Did you know there are other tools and resources available to you, too?
Tobacco cessation programs can work wonders if you are willing to commit to them. These programs typically help smokers isolate the problems they have with quitting. They can then learn healthier coping mechanisms. These programs might help you kick the habit once and for all by:
- Helping you understand why you smoke.
- Teaching you how to cope with withdrawal and stress.
- Giving you tips to help resist urges to smoke.
- Offering you certain tobacco cessation medications.
Financial incentives have also been shown to help smokers quit. A study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania looked at two groups of smokers. Those that had a financial incentive to quit did so at a much higher rate than the second group. Think about all the money you’ll save by not buying tobacco. Some people keep that extra money in a jar which can be used as a reward.
About 15 of every 100 U.S. adults currently smoke. If you’re one of them, we’re here to help. As a member of the Service Benefit Plan, you can get free tobacco cessation drugs (another financial incentive!), tools and resources to help you quit for good. Our Tobacco Cessation Incentive Program also covers nicotine dependence from e-cigarettes.
To get started, simply set a goal to quit tobacco with the Online Health Coach through MyBlue®. Make sure your goal is set within the current benefit year and complete all seven quit plan questions and you’re on your way.
Source: https://www.everydayhealth.com/quit-smoking/guide/
Source: https://www.fepblue.org
