Nic-O-Time Results

The “In the Nic-O-Time” Challenge began on February 1, 2011. It encouraged students during the month of March to band together to quit smoking completely, cut back 50%, or vow to never start using tobacco products. Youth between the ages of 14 and 19 from across Windsor-Essex County were asked to register for the challenge online throughout February at www.quit2win.ca. Participants entered a draw for a chance to win a variety of prizes including a $1,000 Ipad gift pack grand prize. The results were generated using an online survey completed by the participants and later placed in an SPSS file which was later analyzed by Health Unit staff.

Quit 4 Life - High Schools

The Quit 4 Life quit smoking program is a bilingual national program designed for youth ages 14 to19. Program materials were updated in 2005, materials included a self-help handbook, and a facilitator guide for group-based delivery.

A self-help website was also recently launched. Quit 4 Life is a 10 week, 4-step group program which can be hosted at a school during class and/or lunch time. Please call the Comprehensive School Health Program for more information; 519-258-2146, ext. 1260.