Quit Program Tools
When you sign up for the UNCW Stop Smoking Center (UNCW Stop Smoking Center) you will have access to the following quit tools and services:
Glove Compartment
Your Glove Compartment is your quit smoking "Control Center." Your Glove Compartment contains all of the information you need to help you quit smoking and communicate with other quitters from around the world.
Your Glove Compartment is divided into the following sections:
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My Milage
Your milage shows you how you are winning your fight to stay smoke free. When you log into you Glove Compartment your milage section shows you:
- The amount of time that you have remained smoke-free
- The amount of money that you have saved since quitting
- The number of cigarettes that you have not smoked since quitting
- The life you have gained by quitting smoking
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My Public Pledge
Your Public Pledge is your commitment to quit smoking and the key reasons why you quit.
Reviewing your Public Pledge is important. During your first few weeks of quitting smoking revisit your Glove Compartment and Public Pledge to remind yourself why you quit in the first place. |
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My Passport to Success
Your Passport to Success contains all of the results from the exercises that you complete as you travel the Road to Success.
By clicking on each Passport link you can review past exercises and keep your quit smoking plan "top of mind." |
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My Cravings Diary
Your Cravings Diary graphically illustrates your decrease in withdrawal symptoms and cravings as you progress through the first few months of your quit.
As soon as you quit smoking you experience withdrawal symptoms and cravings. At the beginning of your quit these symptoms and cravings may seem unbearable, however they do end.
The UNCW Stop Smoking Center's Cravings Diary illustrates your progress and shows you how your withdrawal symptoms and cravings actually decrease over time. |
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UNCW Stop Smoking Center Instant Messenger (IM)
The Habitrol IM can be downloaded from your Glove Compartment. The Habitrol IM allows you to anonymously communicate with other quitters who have registered with the quit program.
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Whether you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms or cravings, have a question about quitting smoking, or simply want to help new quitters who can benefit from your experience, the Habitrol IM offers 24 hours communication between quitters from around the world who are battling an addiction to tobacco. |
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UNCW Stop Smoking Center Quit Meter
The UNCW Stop Smoking Center Quit Meter helps you stay motivated by reminding you of the important benefits of your decision to quit. The UNCW Stop Smoking Center Quit Meter calculates, in real time:
- The amount of time that you have remained smoke-free
- The amount of money that you have saved since quitting
- The number of cigarettes that you have not smoked since quitting
- The amount of life you have gained by quitting
The UNCW Stop Smoking Center Quit Meter can be downloaded from your Glove Compartment so you can install the application to your PC.
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Quit Program Workbook
When you register for the UNCW Stop Smoking Center Quit Program you will have the option of downloading the program in printable booklet format.
The UNCW Stop Smoking Center quit program workbook contains many of the exercises in the UNCW Stop Smoking Center quit program, so you can maintain your progress even while you are away from the computer. The workbook can also be emailed to a friend or family member who is thinking about quitting smoking.
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Inspirational Emails
When you register for the UNCW Stop Smoking Center Quit Program you’ll receive 11 weeks of inspirational and motivational email support. Each UNCW Stop Smoking Center support email contains helpful information, tips and strategies for remaining smoke-free. Studies have shown that quitters who receive inspirational emails have a better chance of quitting, so make sure the UNCW Stop Smoking Center is on your “safe list” of your email program to avoid the emails being filtered into a bulk or spam folder.
The UNCW Stop Smoking Center email program does not contain any marketing or sales information. Each email focuses on motivational information as you proceed through the initial phase of your new smoke-free lifestyle. Please note that we do not ever sell or share email addresses with any third party.
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