Today marks a day for smokers to stop smoking for 24 hours and plan a strategy to quit.If you’re not, you can begin planning your strategy to kick the habit today, which marks the 34th annual Great American Smokeout, a day smokers across the nation are asked to stop puffing for the day and plan their way to quit.New York City has been tough with smokers over the years. The city has produced aggressive campaigns and imposed strict regulations on smoking, including the one banning smoking in bars and restaurants.Only 16 percent of city dwellers smoke, one of the lowest rates in the nation, but 1.3 million New Yorkers still can’t kick the habit.David Fahrer, 46, said he quit smoking on his 45th birthday, but didn’t last because of stress.For more information, visit the Great American Smokeout page at the American Cancer Society, and for smokers who need help, call the American Cancer Society Quit For Life® Program operated and managed by Free & Clear® at 1-800-227-2345.New York and New Jersey each have their own smokers quitlines. In New Jersey, call 1-866-NJ-STOPS and in New York, call 1-866-NY-QUITS.
Today marks a day for smokers to stop smoking for 24 hours and plan a strategy to quit.If you’re not, you can begin planning your strategy to kick the habit today, which marks the 34th annual Great American Smokeout, a day smokers across the nation are asked to stop puffing for the day and plan their way to quit.New York City has been tough with smokers over the years. The city has produced aggressive campaigns and imposed strict regulations on smoking, including the one banning smoking in bars and restaurants.Only 16 percent of city dwellers smoke, one of the lowest rates in the nation, but 1.3 million New Yorkers still can’t kick the habit.David Fahrer, 46, said he quit smoking on his 45th birthday, but didn’t last because of stress.For more information, visit the Great American Smokeout page at the American Cancer Society, and for smokers who need help, call the American Cancer Society Quit For Life® Program operated and managed by Free & Clear® at 1-800-227-2345.New York and New Jersey each have their own smokers quitlines. In New Jersey, call 1-866-NJ-STOPS and in New York, call 1-866-NY-QUITS.
