Know you triggers

Even a little
second-hand smoke
is dangerous.
Second-hand smoke
can cause cancer in
nonsmokers.
It can also cause
breathing problems and
heart disease. People
who breathe second-hand
smoke get colds and flu
more easily. And they often
die younger than those
who don’t breathe it.
Pregnant women who
breathe second-hand
smoke have many risks:

1. They may lose their
   babies.
2. Their babies may be
   born small.
3. Their babies are more
   likely to die of SIDS
   (Sudden Infant Death
   Syndrome).
4. Their children may be
   cranky, restless, and
   get sick more often.
5. Their children are more
   likely to have learning
   problems.

Children who breathe
second-hand smoke have
troubles too. They are
much more likely to have
breathing problems such
as asthma. They also get
more ear and lung infections
(like pneumonia).

 

Certain things trigger, or turn on, your need for a
cigarette. They can be moods, feelings, places, or
things you do.

Think about what might tempt you to smoke.
Put a check next to things that tempt you to smoke:

Meet these triggers head-on

Knowing your triggers is very important. It can
help you stay away from things that tempt you to
smoke. It can prepare you to fight the urge when
you are tempted.

• Stay away from places where smoking is allowed.
  
• Keep your hands busy. Hold a pencil or paper
  clip. Doodle or write a letter. Carry a water bottle.
  
• Stay away from people who smoke.
  
• Spend time with non-smoking friends.
  
• Put something else in your mouth. Chew sugarfree gum. Snack on a carrot or celery stick. Keep your mouth and hands busy with a toothpick, sugarfree lollipop, or straw.
  
• Drink less or stay away from alcohol. Drinking
  alcohol often makes people want to smoke. Drink juice, soda, or ice water instead.
  
• Remember: The urge to smoke will come and go. Cravings usually last for a brief period of time. Try to wait it out...