QUITTING SMOKING...
You don't have to go it alone when you decide to quit smoking. QUITNET and QUITLINE help you develop a plan and get support. And now, The Colorado Quitline (1.800.639.QUIT) is staffed from 7am-11pm. Calls and website visits are completely confidential and free of charge. Why wait? Do it for yourself, your family, and your wallet! 3,500 Americans successfully quit smoking every day!
THE RESULTS...
20 minutes later: Your pulse rate & blood pressure be the same as before you started smoking.
10 hours later: The levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood will return to normal.
3 days later: Your lung capacity will begin to increase.
4 years later: You will reduce your risk of heart attack to that of a non-smoker.
10 years later: You will reduce your chances of dying of lung cancer to that of a non-smoker.
TIPS TO HELP YOU GET READY TO QUIT...
• Cut back before you quit
• Change to a brand of cigarettes you don't like
• Don't buy cigarettes by the carton
• Smoke low tar, low nicotine cigarettes
TIPS FOR AFTER YOU QUIT...
• Throw away all cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters and matches
• Avoid stressful situations
• Stay busy. Go places that are smoke-free
• Spend time with non-smokers
• Exercise
• Keep a sucker, gum or lollipop with you to help during cravings
• Take lots of deep breaths to relax you and clear the toxins from your lungs
• Avoid alcohol and bars while you are trying to quit. Drinking can trigger the urge to smoke
• Drink lots of water!
SO GET HELP!
The San Juan County Public Health Service has Quit Kits and more information.
Stop by and see us at 1315 Snowden Street or call 970-387-0242.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTIONS...
The San Juan County Public Health Service is actively involved in helping individuals, families and groups in San Juan County to prevent alcohol and drug abuse and addiction, and to find recovery resources.
We provide the following services:
Reconnecting Youth
An educational partnership with the Silverton School District which provides 80 hours a year of substance abuse prevention instruction for students in grades 9-12. This program focuses on communication, self esteem development, conflict resolution, and peer support.
The instructor for this program is Karen Hoskin, MPH.
Life Skills Training
An educational partnership with the Silverton School District which provides 10 hours each year of life skill and substance abuse prevention instruction for students in grades 3-8. This program helps younger students to develop the language and skills necessary to resist peer pressure and avoid high-risk situations. The curriculum also focuses on self esteem development, communication skills and problem solving.
The instructor for this program is Miriam Butler, MPH.
Resource and Referral
The San Juan County Nursing Service has printed brochures and materials available at our office (1315 Snowden Street) on a variety of drugs and controlled substances, their affects, risks and recovery. We are also able to provide referrals for assistance, counseling, treatment and support.
Web Resources
There are excellent informational resources available on the internet about substance abuse, addiction and recovery. A list of links will be available on this website. SJCNS provides these links as an informational resource, and is not responsible for their content or any inaccuracies contained therein.
The Silverton Youth Center
One of the most effective ways to keep kids off drugs is to give them safe and fun alternatives. The Silverton Youth Center, located on the second floor of the Silverton Visitor's Center(414 Greene Street) provides an supervised, interactive environment for kids, complete with the activities they enjoy. Learn more.
