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Here, you can look at some of the features of QUITRUNCHILL. To access the full program, with all of its weekly updates, you need to sign up. Signing up is FREE! QUIT Your Way explains different options for quitting: nicotine medications, stop-smoking pills, smokers’ helpline, campus health services, etc. Quit Smoking Booklets are self-help resources […]

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About Us

QUITRUNCHILL was developed by young adults, for young adults. Researchers, medical professionals, and other experts were consulted for accuracy. Financial support for QUITRUNCHILL was provided by the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Health Promotion, Sport and Recreation Branch), Healthy Communities Fund. The program is now maintained by Leave The Pack Behind (LTPB), a province-wide, campus-based

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Contact Us

For more information, contact the Central Office located at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario Canada. Central Office Leave The Pack Behind Brock University 500 Glenridge Ave- Plaza 514 St.Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 For general inquiries: Phone: 905-688-5550 x4992 Email: [email protected] Fax: 905-984-4847

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Instructions

What it is QUITRUNCHILL is a FREE! online program for young adults who are smokers & ex-smokers. It’s based on the idea that everyone wants to be a bit healthier. It offers facts about quitting, being active, and managing stress. How it works QUITRUNCHILL has important features that are timed to update each week. To

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Withdrawal

What to Know Before You Quit Nicotine Withdrawal When someone smokes, nicotine is delivered very quickly to the brain. Most people who smoke become dependent on nicotine. Quitting smoking deprives the body and brain of nicotine. This leads to nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine withdrawal includes physiological symptoms like headaches, grouchiness, or difficulty sleeping. It also includes

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Week 1: 1min run + 1min walk

Each of your 3 runs this week should last 20 minutes. The exact distance depends on how fast you run and walk. Warm up with a 5-minute brisk walk Run at a nice easy pace for 1 minute, then walk for 1 minute. Do this 5 times all together (run1+walk1  »  run1+walk1  »  run1+walk1  »

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Withdrawal

Withdrawal Here are some pretty typical nicotine withdrawal symptoms and reactions to quitting. Click below to find out more about the symptom or reaction, and how to deal with it. Flash and Javascript are required to view this page. Back to What to Know…

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Deep Breathing Here are a few good deep breathing techniques. They don’t take much time, but the oxygen they deliver to the body works wonders. Breathe Deep Close your eyes. Inhale deeply, feeling the air filling your belly, back and sides. Hold it. Exhale slowly and completely, pushing all the air out. Repeat 10 times,

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