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Cold Turkey
Wasn't Cutting It
“One time I was able to quit smoking for two years, so I was confident I could quit again. Rather than quitting cold turkey without any support, I reached out to the quitline to increase my chances of quitting forever.Over the course of two months, I explored and re-explored reasons, triggers, and quitting strategies with a strong focus on avoiding going back to smoking. With the help of my quitline coaches, I recognized that staying away from smokers and avoiding smoking areas at work would help a lot. I also used the nicotine patch to allow my body to adjust gradually to lower amounts of nicotine.Now I’m at the end of my program, and I feel confident that this time I’ll remain quit for good. I’m completely convinced that cigarettes are nasty. I never want to smoke again.”
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Program FAQs
Thinking about enrolling in the Quitline? Here are answers to common questions about cost, coaching and other aspects of the program.
The Quitline is free to participants. Your public health department, health plan or employer pays the program costs. If you choose to use nicotine quit medications, such as nicotine gum or patches, you may be eligible to receive 2 weeks or more for free. After that, there may be a cost for medication. When you enroll in the Quitline program, we'll help you work through these details.
You may be eligible to receive the first 2 weeks of quit medication for free. After that, you may be eligible for additional free quit medication through the Quitline based on your health plan and employer. Enroll in the program to learn more.
We offer an Online Only program with our website and other online materials. However, research shows people who use coaching are more likely to successfully quit. Completing even a few calls with a quit coach could make a difference for you. Learn more about the Quitline programs.
Enroll today—it’s easy and takes less than 5 minutes! You can enroll online, or if you'd like to speak to someone to get more information, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. You can use the Quitline more than one time, so there is no harm in enrolling as soon as you feel ready.