HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-02-24, Page 7The patch for smokers and how it works
No one needs, to tell a smoker
that nicotine,.ds addictive. In fact,
almost seven out of every ten daily
smokers in Bruce and Grey counties
would love to reduce or quit smok-
' ' ing. The question is "how?" Cold'
turkey, hypnosis, acupuncture, laser
therapy, and nicotine gum are to the
smoker as thigh -master, • ski
machines and exercise bikes are to
the unsuccessful fitness enthusiast.
.Now the nicotine patch, a new tool
to assist smokers become smoke-
free, is available.
The nicotine patch works by,
releasing a steady flow of nicotine
hp the bloodstream. By eliminat-
ing the nicotine peaks that smoking
produces, the patch helps the moti-
vated quitter get over the initial
• withdrawal period by reducing the
need for a cigarette. This lets the
person concentrate on the psycho-
logical and behavioral aspects of
lighting up. For smokers, figuring
out what to do with their hands
without a cigarette, and learning
how to deal with stressful situations
without smoking, are just as import-
ant as surviving the initial nicotine
cravings.
The patch can be prescribed by a
physician in one of three strengths;
2L 14 and seven mgs. Generally,
users start. at 21 mg for two to four
weeks, then reduce to the 14 mg
and seven mg patch for the same
period of time. This eventually
' weans them off nicotine. Someone
who is a lighter smoker may start at
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14 mg. It is important that a phys-
ician monitor patients during this
process and follow up on a regular
basis.
The patch is applied each day at
the same time on a clean, dry, non -
hairy part of -the body. The outer
arm, chest or back provides the best
locations. When removing the patch
it should be folded in two. and
discarded immediately. Store new
and used patches in an area out of
reach from children and pets.
Although initial reports are prom-
ising, the patch is not a miracle
cure. Studies clearly indicate that
without a stop -smoking support
program the success rate of , the
patch is cut in half. The Bruce -Grey
Council on Smoking and Health has
information on smoking cessation
programs. Call your nearest Health
Unit office for more information.
Some side-effects have been
noted and should be reported
immediately to a physician. These
may include skin rash or itching,
insomnia,, headache and stomach
'upset. Approximately 1.5 per cent
Elgin county woman wins
provincial quilt contest
To the delight of over 300 del-
egates at the Ontario Association
of Agricultural Societies annual
convention, Hattie Lawton's
quilt was awarded to honour of
Provincial Grand Champion Feb.
17, in Toronto.
A resident of St. Thofnas, Mrs.
Lawton's prize winning quilt
was one of over 2;000 entries at
234 fairs. After winning at the
Aylmer Fair, it competed'against
14 other district winners and has
now been declared the best in
Ontario: The quilt impressed the
judges with its fine quilting
stitches and excellent applique
work. The choice of :colours
compliments the ' 'Virginia
Wreath' pattern.
"It's terrific, it's out of this
world!," expressed a jubilant
Mrs. Lawton. "I began quilting
when I eight years old to help
my- grandmother. Now I enter
one quilt a year in my local
fair," she said. Mrs. Lawton won
this competition before in 1980,
and again in 1989. This Grand
Champion quilt will be the 15th
addition to the existing' collection
now permanently exhibited in
the W.A. Stewart Gallery at the
museum.
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LUCKNOW PRESBYTERIAN. CHURCH
Sunday, February 28th
Worship Service - 11:00 AM
Sunday School - 11:00 AM
Rev. Margaret Kinsman
Nursery Provided Everyone Welcome
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of users may have an allergic reac-
tion and may have to discontinue
the program.
The cost of the patch may be
covered by some medical insurance
plans but at .$5.00 a day it is still.
cheaper than a daily package of
cigarettes.
Although the patch can help many
people, it should not be used by
pregnant women, occasional
smokers, children and people with
heart problems. Smoking while
wearing the patch is not recom-
mended. If you are using the
paes and can't quit, tell your
ph tan. It may be best to aban-
don the program and try again
when you are ready.
Most importantly, remember that
the process of quitting smoking is a
long-term commitment and should
not be measured by the success or
failure of one attempt. On average,
smokers will try to quit three to six
times before they achieve a smoke-
free lifestyle.
Making Health Happen is written
by staff from BGOSHU. We wel-
come your stories and ideas. Please
send comments and suggestions to
Making Health Happen, Bruce -
Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit, 920
1st Avenue West, Owen Sound,
Ontario N4K 4K5.
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In 1993, children in many Canadian
schools will participate in Project.
Love, a CODE project that sends
school supplies to needy children
in developing cpuntries.
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Sunday, February 28th, 1993
10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 24, 1993 - Page 7
SCOTT • MACLENNAN
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott arc
pleased to announce the forthcom-
ing marriage of their daughter,
• Lisa Marie to
Roderick Eldon MacLennan,
son of Mrs. Beth MacLennan and
the late Eldon MacLennan.
The marriage will take place
t Saturday, April 17, 1993 at
four -thirty in the afternoon at
Nile United Church.
Reception to fallow at Maitland
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