2. How many years have you smoked or chewed tobacco? Three years
3. How old were you when you started smoking or chewing? 21
4. How long (mo./yrs.) have you been free from tobacco use?11 years
5. Who/What influenced you to start smoking or chewing tobacco? My then girlfriend
6. Are you currently using tobacco product(s) regularly? How often? No
7. Have you tried to QUIT using tobacco products? How many attempts? I tried to quit once
8. How many cigarettes or cans of chewing tobacco do/did you use per day? 1 pack of cigarettes a day
9. Does anyone in your immediate family use tobacco products regularly/daily? How often? No
10. Do you believe tobacco use is an addictive substance? yes
11. If you are now NOT using tobacco; what method did you use to quit successfully long-term? (highlight one)
a. Group Therapy
b. Nicotine patch or gum
c. Medications or Antidepressants
d. Cold-turkey
e. Hypnosis
f. Other _____________(please list)
D. I went cold turkey because paying for cigarettes while unemployed was really dumb
12. Since quitting tobacco use, would you say your level of overall physical and mental health has: (highlight one)
a. Grown worse
b. Some what improved
c. Improved greatly
d. Stayed the same as before
D.
13. What is the most significant lifestyle change you’ve made since quitting tobacco use? (explain)
I have become almost a total recluse and rarely if ever venture out of the house. I don't blame smoking or now lack thereof but it is the most significant lifestyle change I made.
__ PERSONAL COMMENTS:
Smoking is a waste of money.
Thank You for taking this survey!!!
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