KAWARTHA LAKES-The Health Unit is encouraging local smokers to turn over a new leaf and “butt out” this fall by offering a free program to help them S.T.O.P.
Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (S.T.O.P.) is a quit-smoking support program five weeks of free nicotine patches and resources to participants who are motivated to quit.
Two S.T.O.P. sessions are being offered as follows:
On Wednesday, October 4, at 10:30 am in Kinmount.
On Wednesday, October 18, at 10 am in Hastings.
Research shows that the use of patches and other nicotine replacement therapy can more than double the chances of people becoming smoke-free, says Karen Taylor, a Public Health Nurse with the HKPR District Health Unit.
“Nicotine patches are very effective, but can be expensive for some people,” she adds. “The fact that patches are free through the S.T.O.P. Program is just another reason to call to see if you qualify for them.”
To learn more about S.T.O.P and see if you qualify for the program, local residents can call the Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577. S.T.O.P. is presented by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
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