Briefly describe four important strategies for resisting tobacco.
Give two examples of individual strategies and two examples of group strategies a person could use to help quit smoking.
Individual strategies include creating a list of reasons why you want to quit smoking, confiding in and enlisting support from others, attending counseling, finding a quitting buddy, cutting down on tobacco use slowly, or quitting "cold turkey." Group strategies include participating in group discussions, engaging in multistep programs, focusing on education, celebrating successes, and going to meetings.
Explain three regional resources that an individual can utilize when becoming tobacco-free.
How could your decision to smoke while pregnant affect your unborn child?
Smoking while pregnant can cause miscarriages, stillborn deaths, premature birth, and low birth weight.
Explain how individuals living with a smoker might benefit once he or she quits smoking.
Give two examples of practice responses useful for resisting tobacco when offered.
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