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Refusing to Give Up
“I refused to quit quitting. I quit for two years once, another time for one year, and once more for six months. Most recently, I was able to quit for one month. After all these tries, though, I went back to cigarettes. To be successful, I knew I had to make some changes.With the help of the quitline coaches, I decided to use positive self-talk, to change my daily routine to make smoking less familiar, and to better manage stress from my family. These strategies worked really well. But my coaches helped me realized I had even more changes to make.My job required a long commute and I had gotten used to smoking in my car. To stop reminding myself of this strong trigger, I cleaned out my car. The fresh smell reminded me of my commitment to stop smoking. At first, I also carried around corn nuts and other snacks, but I realized that chewing gum could serve the same function (without making me gain weight). Now quit six months, I’m excited to tell people that I don’t smoke any more. And I enjoy a lot more free time.”
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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.