I found this article in my company newsletter from work. I came home and Googled it and I guess the day is true. I didn't find any event gatherings or anything like that. And it has no mention of ecigs.
Note: I am in no way affiliated with American Cancer Society or any other organization. I am just passing this information along.
Here is the article.
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The Great American Smokeout
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout by smoking less or quitting for the day on the third Thursday of November. The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps make people aware of the many tools they can use to quit for good.
Research shows that smokers are most successful in kicking the habit when they have some means of support, such as:
- nicotine replacement products
- counseling
- stop-smoking groups
- telephone smoking cessation hotlines
- prescription medicine to lesson cravings
- guide books
- encouragement and support from friends and family members
Using 2 or more of these measures to help you quit works better than using any one of them alone. For example, some people use a prescription medicine along with nicotine replacemant. Other people may use as many as 3 or 4 of the other measures listed above.
Telephone stop smoking hotlines are an easy-to-use resource. They are available in all 50 states. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 to find telephone counseling or other support in your area.
Note: I am in no way affiliated with American Cancer Society or any other organization. I am just passing this information along.
Here is the article.
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The Great American Smokeout
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout by smoking less or quitting for the day on the third Thursday of November. The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps make people aware of the many tools they can use to quit for good.
Research shows that smokers are most successful in kicking the habit when they have some means of support, such as:
- nicotine replacement products
- counseling
- stop-smoking groups
- telephone smoking cessation hotlines
- prescription medicine to lesson cravings
- guide books
- encouragement and support from friends and family members
Using 2 or more of these measures to help you quit works better than using any one of them alone. For example, some people use a prescription medicine along with nicotine replacemant. Other people may use as many as 3 or 4 of the other measures listed above.
Telephone stop smoking hotlines are an easy-to-use resource. They are available in all 50 states. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 to find telephone counseling or other support in your area.
