Program to help quit smoking

A local pharmacy is claiming to be the first in Australia to launch its own Quit Smoking Program.

Umina Beach Amcal Pharmacy will hold a free information session on Wednesday, March 12, at 6.30pm or Thursday, March 13, at 10am.

Participants must register by Monday, March 10.

The pharmacy stated that No Need To Smoke was "an effective, simple and proven five level program that teaches you how to take control again and break free from smoking".

It stated that the program will be held at the pharmacy and run by highly trained specialist Quit Smoking consultants who understand the difficulties smokers face when trying to quit.

The program is managed in five steps.

When you begin the program you will be asked to clarify your reason for quitting and confirm your decision.

From there, you will be guided and supported through the next four levels of the program to "ultimately become a non-smoker free of the habit".

The pharmacy stated that a slip-up or relapse is never seen as failure: "ongoing support ensures that you continue to move forward in you journey without fear of failure".

For more information on how you can become a non-smoker, or to discuss any aspect of the program, call in and speak to Kylie, Kathryn or Jenny at Umina Beach Amcal Pharmacy.

The Umina Beach Amcal Pharmacy is located at 315 West St, Umina Beach.

Press release, 26 Feb 2008 Kylie Ekstrom, Umina Beach Amcal Pharmacy