Care for Smoking Cessation at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Smoking Cessation at University of Colorado Hospital?
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Colorado. Stopping smoking is a difficult task for anyone. The University of Colorado Hospital Smoking Cessation Program is a five-week program developed to assist smokers with kicking the habit. The program is staffed by experts in smoking cessation. Our goal is to provide the support and advice you need to quit tobacco use for good.
Our group sessions provide information on:
- Managing withdrawal symptoms
- Recognizing triggers for smoking
- Breaking smoking habits
- Changing your lifestyle.
There is no cost for the program and smoking cessation products are available at a reduced cost.
About Smoking Cessation
Tobacco use causes approximately 400,000 preventable deaths in the United States each year. The leading causes of tobacco-related deaths are:
- Heart disease (115,000 deaths)
- Cancer (136,000)
- Chronic lung disease (60,000).
- Stroke (27,000).
About 47 million U.S. adults smoke. This number includes 23 percent of all adults and 30 percent of all adolescents. The American Lung Association (ALA) reports that 36 million people in the U.S. have quit smoking. The ALA says that nine of 10 smokers say they want to quit.