For this 11th edition, the establishment provides smokers and ex-smokers with several resources to help them take on the challenge of 30 days without cigarettes, a crucial period for permanent cessation. The offered support doubles the chances of success at one year.
Support groups are organized on November 3rd and December 1st, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, requiring registration at 06 83 47 49 73. An information stand will also be available at the clinic's cafeteria on November 5th from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, and every Thursday in November from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the reception.
Free « Mois sans Tabac » consultations are offered by Caroline Tardif Casadonte, an addiction nurse, who can be reached at 05 56 73 10 40 or 06 83 47 49 73. A directory of addiction support services in the Médoc region is also available.
For those seeking additional support, it is possible to register for the challenge on the official website to receive a free aid kit, download the Tabac Info Service application, or call 39 89, a free helpline available Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM, also accessible to deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals via the Acceo platform.
The clinic also encourages non-smokers to support those around them in this challenge, reminding that « In November, we quit together! ».
