Quit Smoking & Vaping
You are ready to quit. Now what?
Quitting is the single best thing you can do for your health, but it isn't easy. In fact, it takes most people many tries before they are successful and quit for good. Nicotine is an addictive substance and keeps people smoking and vaping even when they want to quit. Be patient with yourself, but also be resolved to succeed. Remember your reasons for quitting.
When you quit, you will:
- Breathe easier
- Decrease your risk of lung disease
- Have more money to spend on other things
- Become a healthy role model for others
- Feel proud that you did it
Even though you may desperately want to quit, you are more likely to succeed if you are prepared. Reward yourself and don't give up. You can do it!
Take these steps:
- Pick your quit day and ask your family and friends for support
- Ask your healthcare provider about products approved for tobacco cessation
- Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1.800.784.8669) to speak with a quit coach (FREE nicotine patches, gum or lozenges available to eligible NH residents age 18 and over)
- Find resources to quit at www.QuitNowNH.org
- Get quitting tools and tips at www.Smokefree.gov
- Create a quit plan and join a supportive on-line community at Become An Ex (Truth Initiative)
Quit Resources for Youth & Teens
- My Life, My Quit for individuals 13 to 17 - Register online or text "Start My Quit" to 36072
- This is Quitting free quit vaping text messaging program for teens and young adults - Join by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709
- SmokefreeTeen.gov for Individuals age 13 - 19 who want to be smoke-free
- SmokefreeTXT for individuals age 13 - 17 - text QUIT to 47848
- quitSTART free smartphone app to quit smoking with tips, inspiration, and challenges
Resources for Healthcare Providers
QuitWorksNH.org - Solutions for providers to help your patients quit smoking
Smokefree.gov - Resources to share with patients and clients
Contact Breathe New Hampshire for more information at info@breathenh.org