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5 Stages of Quitting Tobacco
The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)
Description of Stage: Not ready or not intending to change in the near future
Resources
Description of Stage: Getting ready, considering the pros and cons, intending to change in the near future
Resources
Description of Stage: Ready, planning and preparing, intending to change in the immediate future
Resources
- Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Develop a Quit Plan
- Steps to Prepare
- Making a Quit Plan
- 12 Tips to Get Support as You Quit
- Contract Sheet: English and Spanish
- Michigan Tobacco Quitline Fax Referral Program
- Overcoming Slips and Avoiding Relapse
- Stress Management
- Depression and Smoking
- QuitNow! App
- Staying Tobacco Free After You Quit
- Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRTs) and Quit Medication Aid
Description of Stage: Making specific change to lifestyle
Resources
- Help for Cravings and Tough Situations
- Stress Management
- Depression and Smoking
- Nutrition
- Physical Activity (Disclaimer: Seek physician advice prior to beginning any physical activity program.)
- Be Active and Have Fun
- Energy Balance
- Moving More
- Move Every Day
- Be an Active Family (English) (Spanish)
- Active Adults (English) (Spanish)
- Families Finding The Balance: A Parent Handbook (English) (Spanish)
Description of Stage: Working to maintain specific change to lifestyle and prevent relapse
Resources
- Staying Smokefree
- Stress Management
- Depression and Smoking
- Nutrition
- Physical Activity (Disclaimer: Seek physician advice prior to beginning any physical activity program.)
- Be Active and Have Fun
- Energy Balance
- Moving More
- Move Every Day
- Be an Active Family (English) (Spanish)
- Active Adults (English) (Spanish)
- Families Finding The Balance: A Parent Handbook (English) (Spanish)
Slips and Relapse
A person can have a slip or relapse through the process of change.
Return to the stage of change that will help you get back on track.