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In this holiday season as in others, a lot of people are going to make New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking. Making good on those resolutions should carry special urgency in Louisiana, where more than one-fourth of all Louisiana residents smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Every year, tobacco use costs Louisiana $1.15 billion in direct medical expenditures, according to a report from the CDC.
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living offers free advice to those who want to quit smoking though its toll-free number, (800) 784-8669.
The American Lung Association offers this advice to those who are making New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking:
Every year, tobacco use costs Louisiana $1.15 billion in direct medical expenditures, according to a report from the CDC.
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living offers free advice to those who want to quit smoking though its toll-free number, (800) 784-8669.
The American Lung Association offers this advice to those who are making New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking:
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about different over-the-counter and prescription medications to help you quit smoking.
- Look into the various self-help options that are available. Visit http://www.lungusa.org for suggestions.
- Take time to plan. Pick your quit date ahead of time, and stick to it.
- Get some exercise every day. Walking is a great way to reduce the stress of quitting.
- Ask family, friends and co-workers for their help and support.
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