Ready to be Free From Tobacco?

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Thinking of quitting tobacco? Good for you – there probably isn’t a better way to improve your health! Quitting tobacco is difficult, but also doable.

Help is available to live tobacco-free

MHealthy’s Tobacco Consultation Service (TCS) has partnered with the American Lung Association to offer Freedom From Smoking®. This free, eight-week program helps you develop a plan of action that leads to your quit day. You’ll also get the support you need to remain tobacco-free for life.

Register now for April’s free virtual group

Virtual (Zoom) classes will take place Tuesdays, April 4 – May 15, 2023, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Call TCS at (734) 998-6222 to register. To get the full experience, you must register before the first session.

You’ll learn:

  • How to know if you’re really ready to quit
  • About FDA-approved cessation 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
  • How to develop a new self-image
  • How to stay tobacco-free for good

More ways to get support

MHealthy’s Tobacco Consultation Service is always available to help you. It offers free one-on-one employee assistance. Certified counselors can help you plan a quit date, explain how your body will react to nicotine withdrawal, offer coping strategies, and provide encouragement for those tough days.

U-M also supports its Tobacco-Free University Premises policy. View  tobaccofree.umich.edu for more information about the policy and to find additional support and tools to assist you on your tobacco-free journey.

Learn more about Freedom From Smoking.

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