You may be one of the 125,000 smokers who all decided to quit at the same time during the month of November. If not, it’s not too late to get started! The “Moi (s) sans tabac” operation was launched on November 1 at the initiative of Public Health France. The goal ? Decide to quit smoking at the same time to support each other and take at least a month to increase the chances of success. People who manage not to smoke for thirty days are indeed 5 times more likely to quit permanently and will not return to their initial level of consumption, even if they resume.
A British idea
In place since 2012 in the United Kingdom under the name “Stoptober”, the measure has already shown its effectiveness across the Channel: the British recorded an increase in attempted stops of 50% in October compared to the other months of the year.
This year, the Ministry of Health is joining forces with many players to motivate smokers. According to Marisol Touraine, “73,000 people die from tobacco each year, while one in two smokers wishes to quit.” The minister has also just increased the reimbursement ceiling for nicotine substitutes and other withdrawal methods from 50 euros to 150 euros per year. The Tabac Info Service application has also had a facelift: it offers personalized coaching, tips in case of wanting to crack and information on the benefits. It also allows you to contact a tobacco specialist to ask questions.
I want to participate, how do I do it?
Concretely, smokers who wish to join the movement can register on Tabac Info Service (on the site or the application of the same name, or by phone at 39 89). They can then pick up a quitting aid kit from the pharmacy, including a preparation brochure, a 30-day diary with daily advice, and a disk to calculate the savings generated by quitting smoking. The advantage of turning your back on tobacco all at the same time is to be able to help each other in the event of a hard blow or irrepressible need, which is why the communication campaign backed by the event will find a large place on social networks. . No more reason, therefore, not to try!
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