A4: It's more important to have a plan before you #quitsmoking as opposed to quitting cold turkey - Mr. Nowak #healthtalk

Q5: How can I help a loved one quit smoking? #HealthTalk

A4: It's very important to learn new ways to manage stress - including relaxation techniques - while you quit! - Mr. Nowak #healthtalk

A4 No right way. Some people quit cold turkey. If that never worked try preparing by setting a quit date then taper down. #healthtalk

A5: You don't want to come on too strong with helping a loved one #quitsmoking - Mr. Nowak #healthtalk

A5: It's important to help your loved one identify reasons for wanting to #quitsmoking - Mr. Nowak #healthtalk

A5: Not only is it important to be supportive, it's crucial to help keep them motivated. Show you really want them to quit too #HealthTalk

A5 Realize it’s difficult. Empathize, listen to them vent, share in other activities (exercise), & help distract. #healthtalk

A5 Create new associations. Non smoking linked with pleasurable experiences. #healthtalk

A5 A fun way to support is to offer distractions. Enjoy quality time at the movies, out to dinner, etc. #healthtalk

Q6: How much of a role should the government take in regulating tobacco use? #HealthTalk

How to Help a Loved One Kick a Nicotine Habit via Everyday Health #HealthTalk everydayhealth.com/smoking-cessat… …

A6 Government is needed to enact smokefree laws; laws that ban smoking in public places. #healthtalk

A6 Gov't is important to make risks known, eliminate advertising, & make tobacco more difficult for kids to obtain. #healthtalk

A6: The government should play a large role. It's proven to cause #cancer--they need to make risks known and educate children #HealthTalk

Please visit cancer.org/smokeout for great info & resources for quitting smoking. #healthtalk

Q8: What resources to quit smoking can you provide? #HealthTalk

A8 1-800-QUIT-NOW; websites with info on quitting are cancer.org, smokefree.gov, or becomeanex.org. #healthtalk

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