Giving up tobacco can make a very positive impact on the health and well-being of someone you love. We want to help you in your effort to become a support person by giving you more information and help you know what to expect in the quitting process.

Motivation & Reasons to Quit
It's important for a person to understand their own reasons for quitting so they know why they're doing it in the first place. Once somebody feels a personal need to quit, it makes the process easier. Here are some common reasons for quitting:

• Desire to be healthy
• Cost of tobacco products
• Concern for the health of others
• Tobacco use has become socially isolating and less acceptable

Support & Positive Outlook
Being a support person can sometimes be difficult. Remember that some tobacco users will quit several times before quitting for good. Try to support your friend or family member's efforts for as long as you can. Remember these important tips for positive support:

• Celebrate all efforts to quit, no matter how small.  Continue to let your family member or friend know that you are there to be supportive in whatever way they need.
• Find out what is encouraging to your loved one and offer those positive rewards often.
• Continue to let your family member or friend know that you are there to be supportive in whatever way they need.

Create a Plan for Success

1. Learn about the tools that will help them to reach and maintain a new tobacco free lifestyle.
2. Be patient.  Withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, frustration, headaches and lack of concentration can be difficult for you both.
3. Know your role.  You are a support person.  It is not your responsibility to make someone quit.
4. Be aware that the urge to smoke again can occur months after quitting. Your friend or family member needs your support in this very hard time and for the next several weeks and months.
5. Be prepared if your friend or family member doesn't stay quit this time.  Remember slips and relapses are normal and can lead to greater success in the future. Continue to support your loved one by communicating your unconditional support.