Need help to quit smoking? Find out what resources are available on campus

Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things a person can do. Most smokers say they would like to quit, and may have tried at least once. Some are successful the first time, but may other people try a number of times before they finally give up for good. Why not make May 31 QUIT Day for you or support someone you care about to quit?

 

You will feel the benefits of quitting straight away as your body repairs itself. Depending on the number of cigarettes you smoke, typical benefits of stopping are:

After twelve hours almost all of the nicotine is out of your system.
After twenty-four hours the level of carbon monoxide in your blood has dropped dramatically. You now have more oxygen in your bloodstream.
After five days most nicotine by-products have gone.
Within days your sense of taste and smell improves.
Within a month your blood pressure returns to its normal level and your immune system begins to show signs of recovery.
Within two months your lungs will no longer be producing extra phlegm caused by smoking.
After twelve months your increased risk of dying from heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker.
Stopping smoking reduces the incidence and progression of lung disease including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
After ten years of stopping your risk of lung cancer is less than half that of a continuing smoker and continues to decline (provided the disease is not already present).
After fifteen years your risk of heart attack and stroke is almost the same as that of a person who has never smoked.
Breaking the habit is a challenge, but it is possible. Support and resources are available for staff and students of Murdoch University, as well as the wider community.

On Campus

Students can visit the University Health Services to make an appointment with a health professional, or to pick up some more information. Free brochures are available for staff and visitors, staff are also able to utilise the Medical Service.

 

http://www.murdoch.edu.au/life-at-murdoch/perth-campus/facilities-services/health-counselling

 

Staff are also eligible for free counselling through Murdoch University’s Employee Assistance Program. Call People Sense on 1300 887 724 or visit the People Sense website.

Off Campus

Call the Quitline on 13 78 48 or visit the Quit Now website.

Download the free My QuitBuddy app from Apple’s App Store or the Google Play Store.

Try the free online Quitcoach service.

Those with private health cover through BUPA may be eligible to receive benefits for nicotine replacement therapies.

 

To support your health, Murdoch University is a smoke free environment. You can find a map and further information re Fresh Air Zones here  http://www.murdoch.edu.au/About-us/Fresh-Air-Zones/

 

Make May 31 Quit Day.