Aspire Tobacco Cessation Program offered free to PC

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Most people try to quit seven to 10 times before they are successful. Each attempt is a learning experience and a step forward -- not a failure.

Aspire is a multifaceted tobacco cessation program designed to help people break free from addiction and move toward a healthier life.

The program is free to all Putnam County residents, courtesy of the Putnam County Health Department.

Using a non-judgmental, personalized approach, Aspire will help you:

* Find renewed confidence in your ability to quit.

* Develop a personalized quit plan.

* Manage withdrawal symptoms.

* Learn to cope with your triggers to smoke.

* Learn new skills to remain tobacco free.

Tobacco plays a big part in your daily routine, and addiction to nicotine can make it feel impossible to quit, but we can help you live a tobacco-free life.

The Aspire program includes individual counseling sessions, group education and access to a support group. Each of these components will take place at Putnam County Hospital via a video link. Topics covered in group education include:

* History of tobacco use

* Understanding addiction

* Stress management

* Nutrition and weight management

Quitting tobacco can be tough, but with education, accountability and support, your chances for success will increase dramatically.

Using medications can double your chance of success. Reducing cravings and symptoms of nicotine withdrawal makes it easier to focus on quitting, but knowing which product to use can feel overwhelming. Our tobacco treatment specialists and physicians will help you choose the product that is best for you.

Persons may call (317) 528-QUIT (7848) to learn more about the program or to make an appointment.

In addition, the Indiana Tobacco Quit Line offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need additional support outside normal business hours, give the Quit Line a call at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

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