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Quit 4 You
Tobacco Dependence Program

The Quit 4 You Tobacco Dependence program is available to members of the general public as well as all Brandon RHA patients/clients/residents and staff. This program addresses the psychological, physical, social and behavioural aspects of addiction. If you would like more information and/or support to reduce or quit smoking call 578-4207.

What Happens When I Register?
The counsellor will discuss the following with you:

Consultation:

• Assessment of nicotine dependence
• Prior abstinence
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Readiness to change
• Strengths
• Roadblocks
• Treatment and support options

One-to-one professional counselling:

• Individualized treatment plan
• Education about addiction
• Coping and lifestyle balance training
• Relapse prevention and lapse management strategies

Pharmacotherapy (Information):

• Nicotine patch
• Nicotine gum
• Nicotine inhaler
• Zyban/Bupropion

Relapse Prevention:

• How to stay quit
• How to get back on track after a slip
• Follow up support
• Referral out (EAP, physician, community services)