National Non-Smoking Week Runs January 19 – 25
More than a million Canadians have made at least one quit attempt in the past year. Many have tried to quit “cold turkey” without help. There’s a better way, by teaming up with the Lung Health Foundation, you can learn the facts about smoking and vaping from a trusted source and get the help you need to leave the pack behind.
Let us help you quit
Our specialized programs and supports are non-judgmental, flexible, and work with you to support you on your journey towards your smoke-free or vape-free life.
We know that quitting can be tough, so we’re here to help with programs at https://lunghealth.ca/quit/ like:
Journey to Quit – A workbook and self-help guide you can print at home
Lung Health Line – Private help from a Certified Respiratory Educator
Quash – An app that helps your make (and stick to) a quit plan
Nicotine is the addicting part that keeps you coming back for more. We’ll help you stop the cycle, and we’ll do it judgement-free. It’s never “too late” to quit, no matter what else life has thrown at you.
If you’re living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), quitting has been proven to slow disease progression. If you’re living with lung cancer, quitting can boost your treatments and help you feel better. Regardless of your smoking history, you deserve support!
The benefits of quitting
No matter which tool or quit methods you use, you have some full-body-benefits to look forward to!
• Within eight hours:
Your body’s carbon monoxide level will drop in your body. The oxygen level in your blood increases to normal.
• Within two days:
Within two days your sense of smell and taste will start to return.
• Within one year:
Your risk of suffering a smoking-related heart attack will be cut in half.
• Within ten years:
Your risk of dying from lung cancer will be cut in half.
• Within fifteen years:
Your risk of dying from a heart attack will be equal to a person who never smoked.
But that’s not all. Setting your smoke-free, vape-free goal will also save you money, help you look your best, and help you feel more in control.
Ready… or not?
If you’re ready to get started on your quit journey, pick the tool that’s right for you!