1) Young Muslims - The Message

Start making the changes to push smoking out of your everyday life- stop smoking in the house and in the car. Make your house andcar smoke-free, so no one is allowed to smoke inside.2. Choose two or more proven quit-smoking methodsThere are many proven ways to quit smoking. To boost yourchances of quitting, choose more than one method. Pick whatseems right for you. Each person is different. You'll know what willwork best for you.Proven quit smoking methods:Join a support group for people trying to quit. Research shows thatpeople in quit-smoking support groups are more likely to quit forgood. (Find out about quit smoking support groups in your area).Get individual counseling in person or by phone. You can getcounseling in person or over the phone, through a free smoker’squitline. Both are proven to help people quit. There are freequitlines across Canada - find out about the one in your area. If youprefer to see someone in person, ask your doctor or quitline staff torecommend a counselor. The cost of counseling may be covered byyour workplace or extended health plan, if you've got one.Take nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). The nicotine patch, gum,lozenge or inhaler replaces some of the nicotine you usually getfrom cigarettes. This can make nicotine withdrawal easier tomanage.Ask your doctor about a prescription medicine called bupropion. It’san antidepressant that can make it easier to quit.Ask your doctor about a prescription medicine called vareniclinetartrate. It can take away some of your craving to smoke, and makesmoking less enjoyable.Young Muslims, What they should know about Islam Page - 191