Smoking-cessation program offered to eligible faculty, staff

Feb. 7, 2007 -- So, it's been a little more than a month and you are having problems sticking to that New Year's resolution to quit smoking.

Never fear, help is here. The University's Wellness Connection is offering a free smoking-cessation program to benefits-eligible faculty and staff.

This month, the American Lung Association (ALA) is presenting an informal information session to explain its Freedom From Smoking program. This program offers a step-by-step plan for quitting and does not use force or scare tactics. It will help you to gain control and makes quitting a less stressful experience.

The session, facilitated by a representative from the ALA, is from noon-1 p.m. Feb. 19 in Brookings Hall, Room 300.

Attending the information session does not obligate you to join the program, but it is an opportunity to learn how you can quit and stay smoke-free.

Registration for the five-week program will be available at the information session. Registration forms also are available online at wellnessconnection.wustl.edu. In addition, registration forms may be requested by e-mailing WellnessConnection@wustl.edu.

In addition to offering the Freedom From Smoking program free of charge, those who enroll in the program will be able to purchase smoking-cessation products at significant discounts.

Smoking-cessation classes also are being held at the School of Medicine campus this month. For more information on these sessions, visit healthyliving.wustl.edu.

Now, about that little resolution to stop eating desserts ... .