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Here are a few things you can do: you’re being active or in a place where it is not allowed.

• Express concern and avoid criticism - let them know • Offer resources - the Maryland Quitline is a great
you care but be careful not to criticize or nag. phone-based program that connects people interested
in quitting with a trained quit coach. Th e phone
• Be encouraging - even when they are just thinking
number to get connected is 1-800-QUIT- NOW. Th ere
about quitting or cutting back, maybe you’d say
are also a lot of great phone apps. Some track money
something like “It’s so great your thinking about
saved, which can be motivating.
quitting, have you thought about what you might want
to do with the money you’d save?” or “I noticed you • Avoid bars - often smoking is allowed in bars and goes

took a walk after lunch today instead of going out to hand in hand with drinking for many people. Suggest

smoke - that’s awesome and I’m so proud of you.” other places to go, such as to the beach or movies.
• Be understanding about mood swings - they are very • Be prepared for slips - it may take several tries for

likely to happen in the first several days to weeks when someone to quit for good, don’t get upset or focus too
someone quits. Don’t take bad moods or outbursts much on any slips.
personally. Be prepared to extend a little extra grace.
• Celebrate the success - each day, week, and month
• Ask directly how you can help - some people like extra without smoking or vaping is a big win!
support and distractions to keep busy, others may want
Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the hardest things a

extra space or time alone to rest. This could be a good
person can do. Your support can make a huge difference in a

time to do a few nice favors - offer to babysit, pick up
friend’s quit attempt. For additional resources about quitting,
the groceries, or take care of the dishes.
reach out to the Caroline County Health Department by
• Plan non-smoking/non-vaping activities - activities calling 410-479-8080.
like swimming, kayaking, playing tennis or going to a
movie - it’s hard to smoke or think about smoking if

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