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effective smoking cessation programs available for smokers, the number will hopefully continue to decrease.”

SmokeFREE is a stateapproved smoking cessation program that has been in existence since the 1980s. The six-session course includes establishing positive health behaviors to replace smoking, deals with the stress a person may encounter when quitting and helps develop permanent coping skills when a person is faced with the urge to smoke.

Hyson said, “It hopes to assist campus and community members with the process of successfully quitting tobacco products, thus leading to an improved quality of life and longer lifespan for participants. It is also an enhancement for non-smokers, either through decreased exposure to second-hand smoke or the relief that accompanies a positive change in lifestyle by family and friends.”

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