I. MAKING THE DECISION

A. Health Risks of Smoking

• Nicotine
  
• Carbon Monoxide
  
• Cyanide, Arsenic, and Other Nasty Stuff
  
• Tar
  
• Risks for smokeless tobacco users
  
• About Secondhand Smoke
  
• Fertility and Sexual Potency
  
• Wrinkles, discolored skin
  

B. The Big Three Health Benefits Of Quitting

• Greatly reduced risk of premature death
  
• Reduced risk of lung cancer, emphysema, and bronchitis
  
• Reduced risk of coronary heart disease

C. Reasons For Quitting
D. Stress, Weight Gain and Alcohol

• Stress and depression
  
• Concern about weight gain
  
• Alcohol use

E. Women's Issues

• Gender differences in smoking
  
• Pregnancy and Smoking
  

II. GETTING READY

A. Why Quitting Is Hard

• Physical Addiction
  
• Psychological Addiction or "Habit"
  
• Understanding the Smoking Equation

B. Methods Of Quitting

• Medicine & Behavioral Interventions
  
• Alternative Therapies

C. Preparing For Quit Day

• Talk to Your Doctor
  
• Get Support
  
• Coping with Triggers
  
• The Day Before

III. Hell Week & Beyond

A. Break The Habit
B. The Difference between Slips and Relapses
C. Be Good to Yourself
D. Call On Supportive People
E. What to Expect: Withdrawal and Recovery Symptoms
F. Stress Management

• Add Physical Activity
  
• Stretching
  
• Use Your Support Network

IV. STAYING QUIT

A. Rewards and Positive Reinforcement
B. Identify High Risk Situations
C. Keep Your Guard Up
D. Keep In Touch