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Want to kick smoking to the curb? Northern Health provides tips to help you succeed

Prince George residents have an abundance of options if they wish to quit smoking in 2017.

Nancy Viney with Northern Health says for those who want to reduce cravings, they have just the trick.

“The BC Smoking Cessation program is available where you can get free nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine patches, gum, inhalers or lozenges for 12 weeks to help you reduce the cravings while your changing the behaviours.”

The road to quitting usually starts in two places according to Viney.

“Eating a healthy diet, becoming more active and that helps manage cravings so it decreases the stress of quitting. Sometimes when you get more physically active you have less cravings and you’ll be able to function better when you’re not smoking.”

A ‘Quit-Now’ coach is also around 24/7 for free professional help.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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