Jump to full article: Honolulu Advertiser, 2009-05-22
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Intro: Hilo, Hawai'i Big Island smoking cessation provider Kick-the-Nic! will be holding a free Drumming Out the Nic! event at Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 30 from 9-11 a.m. Open to the public, this smoke-free event is co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Tobacco Quitline and is being held in celebration of World No Tobacco Day which is on Sunday, May 31.
Approximately 30 to 40 people are anticipated to participate in this event which will feature drum circle facilitator Marina Clifton, who will lead a group of smokers in a jam session. Drumming has been shown to increase endorphins and other brain chemicals that help people to cope with the withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking. . . .
Free nicotine patches and gum will be available at the event to curb cravings while people are drumming, and tobacco treatment specialists will also be on hand to assist participants in setting up a quit plan. Treatment specialists that will be at the event are all ex-smokers who have been trained at the Mayo Clinic as specialized quit coaches. Coupons for smoking cessation medications will also be available, as well as other resource materials.
People who would like to quit smoking but cannot attend the event can call Cara Sadira at 557-4838 for a listing of local treatment groups.
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