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The Great American Smokeout- November 17th 2017

Dr_Hays
Mayo Clinic
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It’s that time of the year, the third Thursday of November is known as the Great American Smokeout.  In 1977, the American Cancer Society launched this event to encourage smokers to quit for 24 hours. This event has helped people to learn about the many tools that they can use to help them quit and stay quit.  For some of you this may be your quit date, and for others it may just be a day on the calendar, either way we are glad you stopped by the blog to see what the Ex community has to offer. 

I am curious; it has now been 40 years since they launched the event, what are your thoughts on the Great American Smokeout?

For more information visit the Center for Disease Control: Get Ready...Set...Quit! Great American Smokeout | Features | CDC 

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About the Author
An expert in tobacco use and dependence, Dr. Hays has authored and co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed scholarly articles and book chapters on various aspects tobacco dependence and its treatment. Since joining the Nicotine Dependence Center in 1992, he and its staff have treated more than 50,000 patients for tobacco dependence.