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Up in Smoke is a free, five-week program to help Baltimore-area residents quit smoking. The program includes nicotine replacement (gum, patches, lozenges), behavior modification and support. Classes are held weekly at Sinai Hospital?s Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute beginning March 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.
To register in advance, call 410-601-WELL (9355).
Did you or someone you know quit smoking? What tips and tricks can you share for fighting off the nicotine cravings?
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Break the habit - sign up for the Up in Smoke program
Up in Smoke is a free, five-week program to help Baltimore-area residents quit smoking. The program includes nicotine replacement (gum, patches, lozenges), behavior modification and support. Classes are held weekly at Sinai Hospital?s Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute beginning March 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.To register in advance, call 410-601-WELL (9355).
Did you or someone you know quit smoking? What tips and tricks can you share for fighting off the nicotine cravings?
Photo courtesy of the United States National Library of Medicine.
- Holiday Stress Can Make Former Smokers Relapse; Here Are Ways To Keep That From Happening
People often smoke when they are stressed, and despite the famous holiday song that claims "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," the season often brings stress that makes many former smokers relapse. Smoking doesn't really relieve stress,...
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Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute patients, family members and employees are invited to a Cancer Resource Day today in the Cancer Institute Conference Room, Sinai Hospital. A cancer diagnosis can mean a financial and emotional hardship on patients...
- Smoking Cessation Offered
Quitters never win - unless they quit smoking. If you or a loved one is having a hard time stopping your smoking habit, here are some tips from the Baltimore County Health Department. You can also talk to your physician. 1) Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free...
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