Want to quit smoking? Here is how

Smoking is a very complex addiction to shake mainly because it's deeply rooted an the American culture. People often have great difficulty getting away from the habit, but they usually end up wanting to quit because of advice from their doctor or for a monetary reason.For those who do seek help, Bettencourt offers a one hour a week session to monitor a patient's status and supply them with the tools they need to quit.According to Bettencourt, the average person tries to quit about seven or eight times before they succeed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 440,000 people in the United States die from a smoking-attributable illness each year, which amounts to 5.6 million years of potential life lost. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bettencourt at 781-596-2502, extension 750.