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Smoking: NYC Quits

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If you are interested in quitting, cutting back or staying smoke- or vape-free when you want to, help is available:

Talk to your doctor about medications and counseling to help you manage cravings, whether or not you're ready to quit. Most health insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover medications and counseling.

How to Use Tobacco Treatment Medications (PDF)

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How Can I Get Tobacco Treatment Medications? (PDF)

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Find local tobacco treatment programs:

Guide to Tobacco Treatment Programs (PDF)

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If you are ready to quit, you can visit the New York State Quitline, or call 866-NY-QUITS (866-697-8487), to apply for a free starter kit of nicotine medications and to talk to a quit coach.

If your preferred language is Chinese (800-838-8917), Korean (800-556-5564) or Vietnamese (800-778-8440), call or visit the Asian Smokers’ Quitline.

About Tobacco Treatment

Tobacco treatment (such as nicotine patches and lozenges as well as coaching) can help you:

Cut back on or quit smoking

Avoid smoking or vaping when you want to (such as when you are at work or with family), even if you are not ready to quit

If you are trying to quit, tobacco treatment can double your chances of success.

For information on tobacco treatment medication options, see the How to Use Tobacco Treatment Medications pocket guide (PDF)

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How Tobacco Treatment Can Help

Tobacco treatment medications can help you prevent uncomfortable nicotine withdrawal symptoms and feel more comfortable whenever you are not smoking or vaping.

Tobacco treatment can also help you:

Protect those around you from secondhand smoke. There is no safe amount of secondhand smoke for children or adults. Secondhand smoke can even be harmful to your pets:

Risks of Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet (PDF)

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The Health Effects of Smoking and Vaping on Pets (PDF)

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Save money (PDF).

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If you are ready to quit, quitting smoking will also improve your health. It will reduce your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, lung cancer and other cancers. Quitting will also improve your oral health.

What You Can Do

Make a plan today to meet your goals:

Booklet: Still Smoking? Make a plan to meet your goals (PDF)

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To better understand your relationship with tobacco, take the quiz:

What Is Your Relationship with Tobacco? (PDF)

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Check out more ways to get help today.

Learn about strategies and medication options to help you cope with nicotine withdrawal and stay smoke-free in specific places or situations.

Learn how to help a friend or family member who is trying to quit (PDF).

Additional Resources

Every New Yorker Poster (PDF)

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Poster: You Quit You Win (PDF)

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Poster: I Quit Today (PDF)

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Palm Card: Still Smoking or Vaping? Take Pride in Taking Control (PDF)

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Poster: Still Smoking or Vaping? Take Pride in Taking Control (PDF)

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Saving Lives, Saving Costs: Key Outcomes of NYC's Anti-Smoking Ads (PDF)

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