they have a contest - there is a paper with some kind of court info on it with 3 people listed who had died. One of the names is markered out and you would have to figure out the name. I thought one was a lawyer from OJ Simpsons court case.
kitch Could you maybe find me a link to how well the Acupuncture Assistance in Quitting Smoking programs are like what there Success rate is Thank you!!
Most states run some type of free telephone-based program, such as the American Cancer Society’s Quitline® tobacco cessation program that links callers with trained counselors. These specialists help plan a quit method that fits each person's unique smoking pattern. People who use telephone counseling stop smoking at twice the rate of those who don't get this type of help. With guidance from a counselor, quitters can avoid common mistakes that may self-destruct a quit attempt.
Telephone counseling is also more convenient for many people than some other support programs. It doesn't require transportation or childcare, and it's available nights and weekends. Counselors may suggest a combination of methods including medicines, local classes, self-help brochures, and/or a network of family and friends.
Smokers can get help finding a Quitline® phone counseling program in their area by calling the ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345).
This method has been used to quit smoking, but there is little evidence to show that it works. Acupuncture, when it is done, is usually done on certain parts of the ears. Although there is a very weak suggestion that acupuncture might lower the desire to smoke, there still is no solid evidence that it is truly effective as a smoking cessation tool (see the ACS document, Acupuncture). For a list of local physician acupuncturists, contact the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture at 1-800-521-2262.
Iceman, the ONLY way one of my relatives was able to quit was with acupuncture. He tried everything, sometimes even quit for long periods of time but was so crabby and always wanted to smoke.
Acupuncture really did it for him.
I think its good you are asking about success rates, though, as I'm sure the desire and readiness to quit are big factors too.
The phone counseling sounds like a good place to start - cool info, Kitch.
As a former 3 pack/day smoker, I whole heartily agree with 3M. Cold turkey. Hard as hell but faster recovery time. I found that setting a special date and sticking to it works.
It doesn't for diets for me though :frown: :angry:
My goal is to quit by September. I'm taking a trip with my girl friends and I'm the only smoker. I feel tacky having to leave to go out for a smoke. So it's incentive.
I quit for 17 years long ago. I was pregnant and they just tasted nasty. I kept that last, unfinished pack in a drawer for years. I never should have started again. But I can do it. I gave up regular Coke for Lent and that was an addiction too. I haven't had a Coke since. I think coffee would be harder for me to quit than smoking.
Having worked on a research project on an artificial anal sphincter, I thought it might be easy to find an answer to this question (even though I am not Kitch, hope its ok if I tried to answer).
Although I didn't find an answer yet, I did find this website, which doesn't answer your question (unless I missed something) but sure was entertaining and interesting to read:
I had a real rumbler going last night at softball - to much hamburger over the last few days had me gurgling like a boat motor. Thank God no one stood downwind of the batter's box. :wink:
I didn't design it, but I worked on the pre-approval human clinical trials for this device (one link illustrates the device implanted in a male, the other, in a female):
I kept that last, unfinished pack in a drawer for years
I still have my 1/2 pack from 23 years ago. I've always said that if I had the craving to have one that I'd take one from that pack. Because I know I'd puke on the first drag.
That's prolly all it would take to fry it to the filter anyway since it's so dry.
I was 2 1/2 packs a day for 30 years. One day I DECIDED to quit. Havn't smoked since. Been a few years now. Wasn't even my idea. The day came that my wife set "for us" to quit, and after smoking about 5 cigs after I got up (before she was awake) and thinking about if I was "really" gonna do it, I got up and put them in a cupboard and never touched another one since.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/stpaul1.html
I'm sure Kitch could find the answer
I may try to figure it out just for a chance at that bottle of hotsauce
thru this proxy..what is it??
link?
How heavy is a fart?
Telephone counseling is also more convenient for many people than some other support programs. It doesn't require transportation or childcare, and it's available nights and weekends. Counselors may suggest a combination of methods including medicines, local classes, self-help brochures, and/or a network of family and friends.
Smokers can get help finding a Quitline® phone counseling program in their area by calling the ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345).
This method has been used to quit smoking, but there is little evidence to show that it works. Acupuncture, when it is done, is usually done on certain parts of the ears. Although there is a very weak suggestion that acupuncture might lower the desire to smoke, there still is no solid evidence that it is truly effective as a smoking cessation tool (see the ACS document, Acupuncture). For a list of local physician acupuncturists, contact the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture at 1-800-521-2262.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Acupuncture.asp
Acupuncture really did it for him.
I think its good you are asking about success rates, though, as I'm sure the desire and readiness to quit are big factors too.
The phone counseling sounds like a good place to start - cool info, Kitch.
But nothing will work if you don't want it too.
If you really want to quit.... Just do it.
Making up your mind that your really gonna quit is the hardest part. If you can do that, you can do anything.
Cold turkey's the best and hardest, but you only need to do it once.
I need it duplicated ASAP
where can I go?
::HUGS:: :frown:
It doesn't for diets for me though :frown: :angry:
some of the stuff i'm reading talks about acupressure...if u learn the spots...you can do it yourself with acuPRESSURE.
I quit for 17 years long ago. I was pregnant and they just tasted nasty. I kept that last, unfinished pack in a drawer for years. I never should have started again. But I can do it. I gave up regular Coke for Lent and that was an addiction too. I haven't had a Coke since. I think coffee would be harder for me to quit than smoking.
but your next on the list...
we tied
Although I didn't find an answer yet, I did find this website, which doesn't answer your question (unless I missed something) but sure was entertaining and interesting to read:
http://www.heptune.com/farts.html
Do you mean...
You were one of the designer's of a Bionic Asshole?
http://www.visitams.com/mens_products_detail_objectname_male_acticon_neo.html
http://www.acticon.com/womens_overview_detail_objectname_female_acticon_neo.html
I still have my 1/2 pack from 23 years ago. I've always said that if I had the craving to have one that I'd take one from that pack. Because I know I'd puke on the first drag.
That's prolly all it would take to fry it to the filter anyway since it's so dry.
Sounds like something out a scifi movie or the startrek spaceship.
"Scotty, activate the acticon neospincter now!"
"but Captain, I can't defy the laws of physics!"
But for here, and especially with the fart discussions today, it seems perfect!
well except for that guy we call ass-face that is :sheepish:
or is it yours and youre not copping to it? :goofy:
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/04/30/couricandco/entry4060570.shtml
so you wanna wrestle now do yah?!
I'll body slam you