Apartment communities are quitting smoking all across the
state, and maybe it’s time for you to consider being a quitter, too.
Every year, the American Cancer Society teams up with
local health agencies for the national Great American Smokeout, a day
encouraging smokers to quit smoking for at least 24 hours.
The Arizona Department of Health Services offers free
resources through their ASHLine, a coaching service, and access to nicotine
replacement therapies. Smokers can simply call 1-800-556- 6222 for help.
For smokers living in apartment communities, particularly
those that have adopted smoke-free policies, the habit can make hanging out at
home a hassle.
More apartment communities are offering residents a
healthier lifestyle that’s smoke-free, protecting their residents from
second-hand smoke and keeping the common areas cleaner. In partnership with
Maricopa County and Arizona Department of Health Services, the Arizona
Multihousing Association has been working with apartment community managers to
transition more homes to smoke-free living.
Ashline.org offers a wide array of free resources to help
smokers quit, including web-based support, free coaching, free and reduced-cost
therapies, and more. There’s even an app for iPhone users.
Like any behavioral change, it can be easier to set a
goal date. The Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19 can be that date
for you.