QUIT-SMOKING STRATEGIES
AFTER ASBESTOS CONTACT
Strategies to help you quit

Remember, if you’ve been exposed to asbestos, your risk of lung cancer is already high. Thus, it is very important for you to establish a quit smoking schedule. Consider these strategies to help you quit smoking:

• Prepare yourself. Make a list of your reasons for quitting and read it often;
• Pick a quit date. Get rid of ashtrays and lighters, and all cigarettes;
• A smoke-free car and home is healthier for others and will help you quit;
• Ask your family, friends, and co-workers for support and encouragement;
• Get a quit buddy. Ask a smoker to quit with you, or find someone who has already quit who you can talk to for support.

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