30.n. Programs
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This article is from the Stop Smoking FAQ, by 70424.57@compuserve.com with numerous contributions by others.
30.n. Programs
This information was supplied by Carolina Johnson. It is of use mostly to
those in the U.S. and Canada; I would welcome receiving information on
similar organizations from our members in other parts of the world.
American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway New York, NY 10019. (212) 315-8700
The American Lung Assoc. sponsors stop-smoking groups in most cities. It
also publishes an excellent guide to quitting, Freedom from Smoking for You
and Your Family. This book guides readers through a step-by-step 20 day
program that leads to quitting and provides guidelines for remaining a
non-smoker. The book is available from your local chapter of the American
Lung Assoc. (consult your telephone directory for the address and phone
number) or from their national headquarters at the address above.
American Cancer Society, 4 West 35th Street New York NY 10001. (212) 736-3030.
Local affiliates of the ACS sponsor a four-session stop smoking program
called "Fresh-Start." Sessions last one hour each and extend over a
two-week period. Sessions focus on behavior modification, goal setting,
mastering obstacles, and social support. The ACS also publishes a free
handbook for potential quitters, the "I QUIT KIT", which is available from
your local chapter (consult your telephone directory for the address and
phone number) or from their national headquarters at the address listed
above.
The Breathe-Free Plan to Stop Smoking Narcotics Education Inc., 6830 Laurel
Street, N.W., Washington DC 20012.
Many local affiliates of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church run a highly
recommended program that is usually led by a pastor physician team. The
Breathe-Free Plan to Stop Smoking is based on motivation, lifestyle,
modification, values clarification, modelling, visualization, affirmation,
positive thinking, and self-rewards. There is also an optional
nondenominational spiritual component. The plan consists of 8 sessions that
take place over three weeks, with periodic phone contacts for one year
thereafter. Prospective group members are invited to attend the first two
sessions before making a decision as to whether to register for the
remainder of the course. During the 3rd week a graduation ceremony is held.
Successful quitters receive a BNS (Bachelor of Nonsmoking degree) during
the 3rd week. MNS (Master of Non-Smoking) degrees are awarded at six
months, and DNS (Doctor of Nonsmoking) degrees at 12 months.
Smokers Anonymous, PO Box 25335, West Los Angeles CA 90025.
This group provides information on starting your own support group. They
will also let you know if there is a Smokers Anon group in your area. Write
to them at the above address enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope.
[N.B.: This is not the same organization as Nicotine Anonymous, a 12-step
recovery program. - ed.]
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