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For more information on
Smoke Busters, call
(260) 435-7094
Get the help you need
Smoking cessation classes offer more than just strategy and tips. You'll be surrounded by other people, just like you who are trying to quit.
Kick the habit
Trying to do it on your own? We wish you the best of luck. Hang in there, it's worth it. And to show our support, here are some tips to help you in your fight.
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It's well known that "kicking the habit" is very difficult. Addiction to nicotine has physical and psychological components that create cravings. These cravings can be the body's "need" for the nicotine or, very often, the mind associates smoking with situations: watching a ball game, after a meal, or first thing in the morning. There is no question about the power of this addiction.
But you know you need to quit.
The long term effect of smoking is emphysema, cancer or both. Smoking contributes to hypertension, heart disease, low birth-weight babies and many types of cancer. Quitting is the only option that makes sense.
We offer an open, nonjudgmental support group for people who've quit smoking and those who want to quit. The group has guest speakers, many of whom can offer strategies to help you successfully eliminate tobacco from your life. You'll find people just like you: young and old, men and women, tall and short. People who have made a commitment to themselves and those they care about to quit smoking.
The support group meets every Wednesday (except holidays) at 6 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center, Suite 109 at the Lutheran Cancer Center. Meetings are not held on holidays, or if Southwest Allen County Schools are closed. You'll find information, empathy and support as you end your dependence on tobacco. |
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