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Eletta Hansen

Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Medicorp Health System

540-741-2150

Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

Tobacco Treatment Specialist Eletta Hansen discusses why it's hard to quit smoking.

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Host: Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

Eletta Hansen: It is hard to quit smoking because cigarette smoking is an addiction, not a habit. It requires more than will power. Often smokers surround themselves by other smokers. There are lot of triggers. There are lot of associations. You must treat smoking as any other chronic disease, just like treating your high blood pressure. You need to think in terms of medication and support to quit smoking and ways that you are going to prevent relapse, should you become smoke-free person.

Why do people enjoy smoking?

Why do people enjoy smoking?

Why should people quit smoking?

Why should people quit smoking?

What makes tobacco and smoking so harmful?

What makes tobacco and smoking so harmful?

What if I just want to cut down on smoking, or be a social smoker?

What if I just want to cut down on smoking, or be a social smoker?

How can more people be convinced to quit smoking?

How can more people be convinced to quit smoking?

What are the medications that help you quit smoking?

What are the medications that help you quit smoking?

What are the costs of these medications to quit smoking?

What are the costs of these medications to quit smoking?

Why do so many people relapse even with medication to quit smoking?

Why do so many people relapse even with medication to quit smoking?

Can pregnant women take anti-smoking medication?

Can pregnant women take anti-smoking medication?

How can I protect my children and grandchildren from smoking?

How can I protect my children and grandchildren from smoking?