Make 2010 a Smoke-Free Year

LANSING, MI (12/10/2009)(readMedia)-- Are you looking for a way to quit smoking in 2010? This January - right when quitting smoking tops many New Year's resolution lists - Defining Moments, owned by clinical social worker Leela Nair, will offer the American Lung Association's highly acclaimed Freedom From Smoking program.

The 7-week, 8-session class will be held from 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. at Defining Moments, located at 1401 E. Michigan Avenue in Lansing. Classes start Saturday, January 2nd and will run until February 20, 2010, with two sessions held during the fourth week (which is "quit week"). A FREE 9th session that focuses on weight management will be offered at the conclusion of the program on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Freedom From Smoking provides the knowledge and support you need to quit and live the rest of your life without tobacco. Based on the latest research on addiction and behavior change, this medically sound program addresses the difficulties of quitting with a sensitive, encouraging style.The ultimate goal is to help individuals overcome their addiction and enjoy the benefits of better health.

There are many programs designed to help people quit smoking, but none of them match the success of the Freedom From Smoking program. Over 25 percent of people who use this program are smoke-free after one year compared to 5 percent of people who quit cold turkey.

Freedom From Smoking features a supportive group environment and method that teaches smokers how to change their behavior step-by-step for long-term success. Since no two smokers are alike, the program helps people develop a "quit plan" to fit their specific needs. It covers topics such as assessing readiness to quit, identifying triggers, coping with social situations and quit smoking medications.

The cost for the program is $150. The non-refundable fee is due at the first session date. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Leela Nair at 517-908-0855 for further information or to register.

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