Health department offers smoking cessation class

McHenry County Department of Health will offer a 7-week Adult Smoking Cessation class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 10 at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake.

Classes give participants the assistance and tools needed to stop smoking through a supportive group setting. The curriculum focuses on available aids to quit smoking, such as nicotine replacement products, as well as how to make positive behavior changes, plan for urges and deal with withdrawal symptoms so they will remain smoke free. Stress, exercise and weight management techniques are covered.

The $20 enrollment fee is refundable if you attend all seven classes. To register, call MCDH at (815) 334-4525.