Douglas County Health Department Encourages Smokers to Participate in Great American Smokeout for a Healthier Life

With another Great American Smokeout on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to try it out if you want to permanently give up smoking. This Thursday, November 21, is the day that smokers across attempt to stub out their cigarettes for a full twenty-four hours, according to the Douglas County Health Department.

Let’s face it, though: breaking the habit isn’t without its challenges. Most smokers will circle the stop attempt drain at least five times before permanently quitting, according to the statistics. Remember that this time might be different, and the Great American Smokeout might be your on-ramp to leave the city if you’ve gone down this road before and the potholes got the better of you. “You’ll be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk by taking the pledge to not smoke on Nov. 21,” according to the Douglas County Health Department.

Avoid smoking? No issue. Encouraging a friend to stop can still have you saddled up and riding a shotgun. Adopt-a-smoker is popular; it involves choosing someone who is quitting and supporting them. You might also try giving up your vice for the day if you’re feeling the sympathizer’s grip.

It may sound cliché, but it’s true that stopping smoking improves your health right away. The Douglas County Health Department states that “your body begins to recover within minutes of putting down a cigarette.” That is undoubtedly a fact worth taking very seriously. If you’re prepared to upgrade, DCHD is prepared to offer free Quit-Kits, online quitting tools, and other incentives.

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