Non-Drug+Therapies

=Non Drug Treatments=

Smoking Triggers

 * Try to identify triggers and find ways of dealing with them
 * E.g. keep a diary about when you smoke or have the urge of smoking
 * **Date** || **Time** || **Occasion/Activity, Person I'm with** || **Feeling/Mood** || **Value** || **What I did** ||
 * 1/9 || 4pm || Kids coming home from school || Very rushed || 5 || Smoked ||
 * 1/9 || 6pm || In-Laws for Dinner || Anxious || 4 || Had an orange juice ||

1 = I could do without it 2 = I feel like it 3 = I need it 4 = I really need it 5 = I’m desperate for it
 * If you find that stress triggers you to smoke try to find other ways to deal with stress e.g. deep breathing techniques, meditation
 * Avoid situations where you are likely to smoke due to an association you have made e.g. pub, pool, alcohol
 * Make your environment smoke free (home and work)
 * Behavioral techniques e.g. Can carry a pen to enable hand to mouth movement

The 4 Ds

 * Don’t Smoke (Do something else)
 * Delay
 * Deep breathe
 * Drink water



Lifestyle Advice

 * Have fruits for snacks, and drink plenty of water
 * Have an exercise program to reduce weight gain
 * Reduce caffeine intake
 * Reward yourself with the money you save



Resources and Support Services

 * QUITLINE 131 7848
 * Thequicoach.org.au
 * Quitsa.org.au
 * Friends and family