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Myth: Stopping smoking will        Having support can really go a
               threaten recovery for people in    long way. Go with your friend         WELL
               treatment for substance abuse.     or family member to their next
               Truth: Studies show when indi-     doctors and talk about options
               viduals stop smoking there are     to help them stop smoking.           DRILLING
               actually improvements in men-      Promote the Maryland Quit-
               tal illness symptoms and posi-     line, 1-800-QUIT-NOW.  It is a        PLASTIC CASING
               tive progress towards addiction    no cost, phone-based program                 WELLS
               recovery. Smoking is a trigger     available designed to help any-
               for substance use. For example,    one 13 and older to stop smok-        Commerical/Residential

               when someone stops drinking        ing.  e person is paired up                  & Irrigation

               and smoking at the same time       with a “quit coach”, o en some-
               they have a 25% greater chance     one who previously smoked, to              Also    Gould
               of long-term abstinence from       build an individualized plan.                     Pumps
               alcohol and illicit drugs!         Nicotine replacement medica-
                                                  tions, like patches and gum may           Lifetime Well
               Stopping smoking is possible       also be sent in the mail to quali-            Drilling
               for everyone. It’s important       fying individuals for free.                 Call Kenny Wood
               to be aware of resources that                                               410-479-0397
               can help people stop smoking.









































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