Activate Allen County is encouraging residents to take the first step toward quitting tobacco use, reminding people there is no need to wait to make a change.
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As we rang in the new year, people were making resolutions to better themselves in one way or another. A new year means new personal goals. Some say that one of the hardest resolutions to keep is quitting smoking, but there are several tips and tricks to keep you on track. According to Activate Allen County, in the past year, 62% of smokers in Allen County stopped smoking for at least one day because they were trying to quit. Yet, the number of adult smokers in Allen County has only decreased by 1% or 2%. Why is that? Well, the CDC says it takes an average of 8-11 attempts to be successful in quitting, while other sources say it takes an average of 30 tries. One thing is for sure, it’s not impossible to beat that addiction.
A common health-related resolution people make at the new year is to quit smoking.