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Contact Information:

859-734-2229

Emily Steer
ext 147

Smoking Cessation Classes

The Mercer County Health Department is proud to offer smoking cessation classes free of charge to the citizens of Harrodsburg & Mercer County. They utilize the Cooper-Clayton Method for assisting you in your battle with tobacco.

The Cooper Clayton Method is a safe and effective way to help people stay smoke-free for the rest of their lives. The Cooper/Clayton Method is a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program. It was started over 20 years ago by two faculty members at the University of Kentucky. Thomas Cooper, DDS, a dentist and former heavy smoker developed the program with Richard Clayton, PhD, an expert on drug addiction.

This highly successful program is science based utilizing proven methods, which include education, skills training and social support. The classes consist of 12 one hour weekly sessions followed by relapse prevention. Participants utilize nicotine replacement products such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, or nicotine lozenge.

Principle # 1
Success is nothing more than a plan that is adhered to

Principle # 2
A major problem can be solved when cut up into a series of smaller problems

 

Smoke Free in the Workplace?
 

For more information on why you should be smoke free in the workplace, click on the below link:

Smoke Free In the Workplace (144k pdf)

 

Cooper Clayton Classes
 

Smoking Cessation classes are offered using the Cooper-Clayton Method to Stop Smoking Program. The 13 class series is offered at least 2 times a year, at no charge. When possible, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is also offered free or at a reduced fee. 

Classes start January 5, 2010

 

Last Updated 11/30/2009
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