
It It usually takes smokers several times to stop smoking for good.
The good news is millions of people successfully quit smoking each year, and you can be successful too!
Ask yourself these three questions:
Do I really want to quit smoking?
Am I ready to make some changes in my daily routine?
Am I willing to put up with some temporary discomfort?
If you answered “yes” to all three questions; congratulations - you're on you way!
Click on these links for online programs that help you quit:
Become an Ex EX is a free plan and uses proven methods to teach smokers how to quit and stay quit. EX is sponsored by the National Alliance for Tobacco Cessation.
My Last Dip A unique website that is designed to help chewing tobacco users aged 14 to 25 quit.
Click here for a brochure on the benefits to Stop Smoking through the New York State Medicaid and Family Health Plus Program.
This lists coverage for certain medications that you may be eligible for.
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For more resources, please click on the pictures below.
A free starter kit of Nicotine Patches, Gum or Lozenges for eligible NYS smokers;
Trained Quitline Specialists who'll help you with your plans to quit;
Information about local Stop Smoking programs in your area.
Please click on the picture below to visit the NYS Smokers' Quitline website, or call the number listed.