information & tools
quitStart App
QuitStart is a free app that helps you understand your smoking patterns and build the skills needed to become and stay smokefree. Use the app to track your cravings by time of day and location, and get motivational messages for each craving you track.
Smoke Free Curious
National and bilingual tobacco cessation campaign aims to motivate Canadian adult tobacco users aged 35-64 to quit or reduce their commercial tobacco use.
The Impact of Smoking on Oral Health
Smoking can impact nearly all systems in your body. It can lead to a lowered immune system, an increased risk for several forms of cancer, heart disease, lung disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and eye issues.
That's it, I quit (downloadable PDF)
Manitoba specific, downloadable PDF that discusses withdrawal symptoms, triggers, health benefits, what to expect when quitting, quitting options, supporting programs, quit plans and quit day. It is interactive and includes general information, specific tips and tricks, as well as local Manitoba facebook groups (ManitobaQuits) (The LastDrag).
Manage Your Withdrawal Symptoms (Lung Association)
Interactive tool that gives tips + tricks for overcoming different specific withdrawal symptoms, while providing education on why they would be experiencing it and general timelines for overcoming it.
Smoking Cost Calculator
Health Canada interactive tool that shows patients how much money they spend on cigarettes per day/week/month/year to demonstrate their extra savings if they were to quit.
Benefits of Quitting (Lung Association)
Interactive tool that discusses positive health effects from quitting smoking in different time intervals beginning as soon as 8 hours up to 15 years.