Quitters Smoking Cessation Class

Smoking Cessation - It's time to quit smoking for good

CMHC Business Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (512) 471-3515 - Student Services Building 5th Floor

Join Quitters, a four-session class on smoking cessation facilitated by a qualified professional. Class size is limited and held in a small group format to maximize opportunities for group support.

Some benefits of becoming a non-smoker

Improve your chances for longer life
Look and feel healthier
Smell better
Feel more energetic
Breathe easier and be able to exercise
Save money
Protect those around you who may be harmed by your smoking, especially if you are pregnant or around children

Cost

The Quitters program is free for all students in the group format. There is a $10 charge for each individual UT student who takes the program individually.

About Quitters

Quitters is based on a program that teaches skills proven by research to help smokers quit for good. The classes will focus on addressing all aspects of smoking to help increase your chance for success.

Learn about nicotine dependence and its multiple effects on the brain and body
Explore the various tools and strategies available to help reduce withdrawal symptoms, including a brand-switching technique and nicotine replacement therapies
Address emotional dependence and learn coping skills for dealing with stressful situations without smoking
Determine individual habits and behaviors around smoking and develop new routines
Pro-actively plan for dealing with triggering situations or environments
Prepare for cravings and how to control them

One of the biggest advantages of this program is the element of group support. Members are encouraged to support one another both in and outside of group.