Smoking or vaping can have harmful effects on the people you care about the most – family, friends and even your pets. Keeping them safe from secondhand smoke and modelling healthy behaviour are often a driving force behind quitting.
Which statements ring true?
I want to be a positive role model for my children
Kids of parents who smoke are twice as likely to start smoking themselves. Quitting nicotine will encourage healthy behaviours with your kids.
I don’t want to expose my family to secondhand smoke
People exposed to secondhand smoke can develop serious health issues like bronchitis, pneumonia, and even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in infants. The best way to keep your family safe is to eliminate their exposure to secondhand smoke altogether.
Most people know smoking or vaping while pregnant can harm your baby. Quitting or reducing smoking or vaping at any time (before, during, or after your pregnancy) is safe and gives you and your baby important health benefits.
I’m worried smoking is interfering with my sex life
Many people are surprised to learn smoking can cause issues with your sex life. In men it can lead to erectile dysfunction and in women, it can affect your hormonal balance, your menstrual cycle, and your ability to get pregnant.
I’m ashamed that I still smoke
You’re not alone. This is a common feeling for people who smoke. The best way to avoid this feeling and other effects of social stigma is to get started on your quit journey.
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Quit Coaches can help you build a customized quit plan. They can also be there if you simply need someone to talk to, when you need a boost, or are looking support to get you through an urge to smoke or vape.
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