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Quitting with More

Than Cookies

“The first time I called the quitline , I could only think of one thing to do other than smoke: eat cookies. Shortly after that initial phone call, I realized I needed to make more changes. With the assistance of the quitline coaches, I began to look forward to and plan my future, without cigarettes.I ordered the 21-milligram patch from the the quitline and went to work. With my patch on, coaches helped me focus on the benefits of remaining quit. I wanted to be healthier, save money, ride my motorcycle more often, and play music. About a month quit, I noticed big changes in my health. My chronic cough disappeared, I began to breathe better, and I rode my motorcycle more often without problems. I’m even playing the guitar and singing again.I do continue to feel urges and cravings to smoke, but I keep focused on my goal of remaining quit. Three months later, I still sometimes feel urges to smoke, but I can’t imagine ever buying another pack of cigarettes.”
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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.