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Quitting smoking

Tips and strategies to quit smoking

Learn why quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to improve your health:

Thinking about quitting? We can help:

  • Speak to your healthcare team.
  • Get support from our Sunnybrook Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic by emailing raamclinic@sunnybrook.ca or call 416-953-2475.
    • 5-10 sessions of supportive counseling for smoking (nicotine) cessation at no cost
    • Skills on how to build motivation, set goals, manage cravings and triggers
    • Psychoeducation on forming and breaking habits, stages of change, and coping techniques
    • Information and support from a medical professional for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
  • Call a Quit Coach at Health811 by dialing 8-1-1 (TTY 1-866-797-0007).
  • Visit SmokersHelpline.ca for more information.
  • View our tips to quit smoking.

Resources for people with cancer:

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to help your cancer treatment work better and reduce the side effects of treatment.

Need help finding health information, please email us at patienteducation@sunnybrook.ca.

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We acknowledge that many First Nations and Métis communities have a sacred relationship with traditional tobacco. All mentions of tobacco on this website refers to commercial tobacco products.