Nov. 19, was the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout.
The third Thursday in November has been, for the past 33 years, the day of the Great American Smokeout.
On this day, people try to quit smoking.
For many smokers, it has been easier to quit on this day than on any other; often, even smokers who have been coughing and wheezing for years are able to quit. Some people quit for good, while others do their best, but eventually start smoking again; nicotine is one of the most addictive substances we know of.
Even for smokers who try and fail repeatedly, the Great American Smokeout is, at the very least, a day of trying. Misery loves company, as they say, and one of the reasons so many people DO succeed when they stop smoking on this day is that they’re not alone. They’re not alone, and not only that, there are other support systems as well.
The Great American Smokeout Web site (www.cancer.org/GreatAmericans) has many resources to help smokers quit.
In the Great American Smokeout press release, Alan G. Thorson, M.D., FACS, national volunteer president for the American Cancer Society, said, “We know that quitting smoking is tough and that most smokers have to try several times before quitting for good. The American Cancer Society offers a variety of effective resources ranging from online tips and tools to personalized telephone coaching by trained specialists. We hope that smokers will use the Great American Smokeout to map out a course of action that will help them to quit, and in turn to stay well and celebrate more birthdays.”
Those who want to quit smoking have many resources close at hand. Good luck to you all!
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