Give yourself the chance to lead a happier, healthier life with a method proven to work. Dr. Gretchen Hill is certified in the Quitsmart® program and is ready to help you take that first difficult step to a better life.

• According to the Surgeon Generals 2004 report, smoking negatively affects nearly every organ in the body.

• Smokers die prematurely - on average losing 12-21 years of life (CDC, 1996)

• Cigarette smoking kills an estimated 11,000 people worldwide daily (Davis, 2000)

• The National average success rate for smoking cessation programs range from 20-25% in 6-12 month abstinent rates.

• Utilizing the QuitSmart® Smoking Cessation Program from Duke University (Shipley, 2000) - the success ranges from 48% to 65% with psychiatric diagnosis (Shipley et al, 1999; Gilliam (1993)

• Help to make a firm quitting decision

• Brand switching

• Medication

• Self-image thinking

• Stress management and Relaxation training

• Withdrawal symptom management

• Relapse prevention counseling

• Social support

• Weight control advice

For more information on the QuitSmart® program or to set an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Hill, please call the Adaptable Human Solutions office at 02-749-7915 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .