I Can Quit!

With the increase in the federal cigarette tax, more people are taking steps to quit. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) is a great resource.

The Indiana Tobacco Quitline offers 2 FREE WEEKS of Nicotine Replacement Therapy – (PATCH OR GUM) for those who enroll

The Indiana Tobacco Quitline assists:

•         Tobacco users, in any stage of readiness to quit 

•         Pregnant smokers Smokeless tobacco users 

•         Former smokers who want relapse prevention support 

•         Friends and relatives of tobacco users who want to offer support 

If you need information about pharmacotherapy interactions and contraindications, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) dosages, etc., call the Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free information.

When you call the Quitline, a trained Quit Coach will provide:  

•         An assessment of readiness to quit 

•         A customized quit plan  Motivation and problem-solving advice 

•         Up-to-date information about nicotine replacement therapy

•         A Quit Kit, including materials in English or Spanish, tailored for your patient’s needs 

•         Referral to cessation services offered by local resources or by health plans

For more information, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or go to the website: http://www.indianatobaccoquitline.net

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