Kick off the year by kicking the habit
A commitment to healthy living is a goal many people set as their New Year’s Resolution. Quitting tobacco is a top resolution across the U.S. because of its negative impact on a person’s finances, lifestyle and health. If you are looking to quit and make that healthy choice, make an appointment with a primary care provider so we can share our resources with you.
Whether a person is addicted to smoking cigarettes, using a vape pen, or chewing tobacco, they can feel trapped in their own nicotine addiction cycle. Simply quitting can sometimes feel like an impossible mission. UT Health San Antonio understands the difficulty of breaking the cycle and is committed to helping our patients commit to and keep a healthier lifestyle.
Aside from the negative effects of the nicotine addiction, tobacco use can increase the risk of heart disease, damage the lungs, increase the risk of cancer, and cause many other hardships on the body. The decision to quit is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The tobacco cessation programs at UT Health San Antonio can give you the tools needed to make a permanent change for the better.
If you are ready to quit but aren’t sure where to start, if you are experiencing negative side effects of tobacco use, or if you have already quit but would like some ongoing support to remain tobacco free, we can help.
To create a personalized quit plan, consider an appointment with one of our primary care physicians. They can help create your road map to quit the habit and improve your overall health. This could include habit-breaking lifestyle changes, one-on-one counseling by tobacco cessation experts and/or medication to help you quit.
QuitTxt is UT Health San Antonio’s free, bilingual text-message support service that turns your smartphone into a personal coach to help keep you accountable to quitting your tobacco habit.
Quitting tobacco use is a difficult habit many struggle with, but with the resources available to you through UT Health San Antonio you could be celebrating this healthy lifestyle in no time. For more information about our tobacco cessation programs, call our primary care practice at (210) 450-9100 or request an appointment online.