Smoking Cessation
The New Year’s celebration is over, holiday shopping lines are long since forgotten about, and it is time to settle in to a healthy, wealthy, and prosperous year. Millions of Americans have thought about this new year and the possible changes that they would like to see take place in their life. Some people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, to get a better job, to find a mate, and some people resolve to quit smoking. Quitting smoking traditionally ranks 4th on America’s top 10 New Year’s resolution list; and it is this very reason that we at Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, Inc are devoting our time to encourage you to quit and educate you on how to quit successfully.
According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) nearly 35 million people in the United States want to quit smoking. This year it is estimated that only 1.5 million people will quit successfully. In this article we will detail some of the techniques a person should use to optimize success rates.
We assume that since you have resolved to quit smoking you are well aware of the health risks of smoking. You are well aware that cigarette smoking substantially increases the risk of Heart Disease, Respiratory Disease, and obviously every Cancer known. You may find it interesting to learn that second hand smoke contains over 4000 chemicals in it, 250 of which are toxic to human healthy, and over 50 of these chemicals are known carcinogens (cancer causing agents). Again, you know the health risks and you are aware of the social and economical ramifications that parallel the habit. The meat and potatoes of this article, then, will deal with how to go about quitting.
Number 1 on the list is to believe you CAN quit. My calculus teacher once said “whether you believe you can or that you can’t, you’re correct.” She was correct. How you believe shapes everything you do and how you go about everything you do. You must believe in your heart that you are ABLE and that you CAN quit smoking. This is step 1.
Step 2 involves creating a plan. A plan will allow you to follow a structured strategy. Write this plan on paper and use it as a reference guide in your times of struggle. Write down the times that you smoke most often during the day and what triggers cause you to want to smoke. Being aware of what triggers your habit will allow you to prepare yourself to fight cravings.
Step 3 is to take action. You have decided that you CAN quit, you’ve developed a plan, not JUST DO IT.
The above 3 steps are steps 3 out of 11 steps used to successfully quit smoking. This method has been used by millions of smokers who have kicked the habit. Please read the full article to gain further ammunition to fight your smoking habit.
http://www.quitsmoking.com/shorttips.htm
If you do see your doctor and he or she recommends using pharmaceuticals to help ease the cravings and/or taper your body off of nicotine we at Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, Inc are happy to provide you with additional information concerning the proper use of nicotine supplements such as nicotine gum or patches.
Various doses of the nicotine patch are available. Generally, the maximum dose which is around 21mg/day is recommended for smokers who smoke 15 or more cigarettes per day. This dose is usually tapered down at 2-3 week intervals or as tolerated by the patient.
Concerning nicotine gum, generally 2mg should be considered the optimal dose for patients unless they smoke greater than 20 cigarettes per day or have previously failed therapy on the 2mg. If either of these cases exists, then the 4mg gum is recommended. The 2mg users should not use more than 30 pieces of gum per day, and 4mg users should use no more than 20 pieces of gum per day.
We have enjoyed the success many smokers are having with kicking the habit by using our compounded nicotine lollipops. We flavor the lollipops with any flavor the patient wants. This provides employees a good option while at work as well!
In conclusion, the risks involved with smoking are ever present and the desire to quit smoking is right in front of our faces. We wish you the best as you prepare to make this health-smart decision and start your New Year off smoke-free, and remain that way!
We at Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, Inc are happy to provide answers to any and all questions regarding smoking cessation and look forward to helping take care of your health related needs.
According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) nearly 35 million people in the United States want to quit smoking. This year it is estimated that only 1.5 million people will quit successfully. In this article we will detail some of the techniques a person should use to optimize success rates.
We assume that since you have resolved to quit smoking you are well aware of the health risks of smoking. You are well aware that cigarette smoking substantially increases the risk of Heart Disease, Respiratory Disease, and obviously every Cancer known. You may find it interesting to learn that second hand smoke contains over 4000 chemicals in it, 250 of which are toxic to human healthy, and over 50 of these chemicals are known carcinogens (cancer causing agents). Again, you know the health risks and you are aware of the social and economical ramifications that parallel the habit. The meat and potatoes of this article, then, will deal with how to go about quitting.
Number 1 on the list is to believe you CAN quit. My calculus teacher once said “whether you believe you can or that you can’t, you’re correct.” She was correct. How you believe shapes everything you do and how you go about everything you do. You must believe in your heart that you are ABLE and that you CAN quit smoking. This is step 1.
Step 2 involves creating a plan. A plan will allow you to follow a structured strategy. Write this plan on paper and use it as a reference guide in your times of struggle. Write down the times that you smoke most often during the day and what triggers cause you to want to smoke. Being aware of what triggers your habit will allow you to prepare yourself to fight cravings.
Step 3 is to take action. You have decided that you CAN quit, you’ve developed a plan, not JUST DO IT.
The above 3 steps are steps 3 out of 11 steps used to successfully quit smoking. This method has been used by millions of smokers who have kicked the habit. Please read the full article to gain further ammunition to fight your smoking habit.
http://www.quitsmoking.com/shorttips.htm
If you do see your doctor and he or she recommends using pharmaceuticals to help ease the cravings and/or taper your body off of nicotine we at Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, Inc are happy to provide you with additional information concerning the proper use of nicotine supplements such as nicotine gum or patches.
Various doses of the nicotine patch are available. Generally, the maximum dose which is around 21mg/day is recommended for smokers who smoke 15 or more cigarettes per day. This dose is usually tapered down at 2-3 week intervals or as tolerated by the patient.
Concerning nicotine gum, generally 2mg should be considered the optimal dose for patients unless they smoke greater than 20 cigarettes per day or have previously failed therapy on the 2mg. If either of these cases exists, then the 4mg gum is recommended. The 2mg users should not use more than 30 pieces of gum per day, and 4mg users should use no more than 20 pieces of gum per day.
We have enjoyed the success many smokers are having with kicking the habit by using our compounded nicotine lollipops. We flavor the lollipops with any flavor the patient wants. This provides employees a good option while at work as well!
In conclusion, the risks involved with smoking are ever present and the desire to quit smoking is right in front of our faces. We wish you the best as you prepare to make this health-smart decision and start your New Year off smoke-free, and remain that way!
We at Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, Inc are happy to provide answers to any and all questions regarding smoking cessation and look forward to helping take care of your health related needs.
