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Help Loved One Kick Habit (FeatureSource) - Bill Dodds, author of "1440 Reasons to Quit Smoking" (Meadowbrook Press) says now is the time to help a loved one quit smoking. But helping a loved one kick the tobacco habit demands tact, not just facts. "Often the smoker knows some of the facts," Dodds says. "He realizes he's putting his health at risk. She's aware it's expensive. Like the sad joke attributed to Mark Twain, they've found quitting easy. They've done it a hundred times." Dodds has the following suggestions: + Ask how you can help. + Don't nag! Don't become a member of the "Cigarette Police," sniffing around to see if your loved one has slipped up. + If you also smoke, take part in the Great American Smokeout November 18. If you're going to continue to smoke, do it somewhere else. + Keep substitutes handy: gum, carrots, celery, raisins, sunflower seeds. + Don't raise an eyebrow if he or she starts eating a lot. A few extra pounds aren't a concern right now. + Keep in mind that "staying quit" may have to be your loved one's first priority for a time and so other items are going to be put on a back burner. + Contact the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) for more suggestions. + Remember there really are at least 1,440 reasons to quit smoking - one for every minute of the day. And each is a great reason to "stay quit"!
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