FACT: Tobacco smoke contains nicotine and more than 4,000 chemicals. At least 50 of them are highly poisonous and cause cancer.

FACT: “Mild/Light” cigarettes are just as deadly as regular ones. You’re still inhaling the same amount of deadly toxins as in regular cigarettes; you’re just doing it through a different filter.

FACT: Smoking makes your heart beat faster, your breathing quicker; and it raises your blood pressure.

FACT: Second-hand smoke is harmful to your friends, family and other people around you. In fact, second-hand smoke is the third major preventable cause of death in North America.

FACT: 1 in 5 quitters won’t gain any weight at all. And, for those that do, the average is 5 to 7 pounds. Remember, weight gain is controllable.

FACT: Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) have been shown to be safe for most people who suffer from heart disease. Consult with your doctor first.

Quit Brochure
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