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Tobacco Products and Stress: A Harmful Relationship for New Yorkers

Press Release | April 17, 2025

New York State Quitline Explores Links Between Trauma and Tobacco Use

Press Release | February 18, 2025

2024-2025 Quit-Success Stories

Press Release | January 2, 2025

Two-Thirds of NYS Healthcare Professionals Say Youth Are Experiencing a Youth Vaping Epidemic

Press Release | December 16, 2024

New York State Quitline Launches Spanish-Language Texting Service

Press Release | December 16, 2024

Vaping 101 Webinar on September 26 Features Director of New York State Quitline

Press Release | December 16, 2024

Old Enough for College, Too Young for Nicotine

Press Release | December 16, 2024

Tobacco Treatment Specialist Workshops Offered in the Fall and Spring at Roswell Park

Press Release | December 16, 2024

Free Resources to Quit Menthol Tobacco Products Available Through New York State Quitline (Spanish)

Press Release | December 16, 2024

Free Resources to Quit Menthol Tobacco Products Available Through New York State Quitline (English)

Press Release | December 16, 2024

Lower Incomes in New York State Linked to Higher Cigarette Usage, Greater Health Problems

Press Release | April 16, 2024

Fall in Love With Becoming Smoke-Free in New York State

Press Release | February 9, 2024

2023-2024 Quit-Success Stories

Press Release | January 2, 2024

Cold Turkey Is a Great Thanksgiving Leftover, but a Difficult Way to Quit Smoking

Press Release | November 22, 2023

Support Available for New York State’s Indigenous Peoples to Quit Commercial Tobacco

Press Release | October 30, 2023

Starting This October, a Sign to Quit Smoking

Press Release | September 28, 2023

Tobacco Excise Tax Increase Expected to Boost Attempts to Quit Smoking

Press Release | August 3, 2023

Learn2QuitNY Text Program Ideal for Quitting Smoking during Summer Months

Press Release | June 22, 2023

Contract Renewal Ensures Continued Support for Smokers Trying to Quit

Press Release | May 23, 2023

Supporting People With Disabilities to Quit Smoking

Press Release | April 20, 2023

Menthol Cigarettes Can Hasten Addiction and Complicate Quit-Attempts

Press Release | February 16, 2023

2022-2023 Quit-Success Stories

Press Release | January 2, 2023

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Webinar on Nicotine and Stress

Press Release | November 9, 2022

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Encourages Hispanic/Latinx Community to Be Nicotine-Free (Spanish)

Press Release | September 20, 2022

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Encourages Hispanic/Latinx Community to Be Nicotine-Free (English)

Press Release | September 20, 2022

Back-To-School Could Mean Back to Nicotine Addiction for Some Teens

Press Release | August 31, 2022

Proper Medication Use Can Help Tobacco Users Overcome Nicotine Addiction

Press Release | August 9, 2022

Support Available for LGBTQIA+ Community to Achieve Freedom From Nicotine

Press Release | May 31, 2022

Half of NYS Healthcare Workers Report COVID-19 Had ‘No Noticeable Change’ on Smoking/Vaping

Press Release | April 22, 2022

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Launches ‘Learn2QuitNY’ Comprehensive Text Program

Press Release | April 5, 2022

The Spring Season Provides a Fresh Start to Become Tobacco-Free

Press Release | March 7, 2022

2021-2022 Success Stories

Press Release | December 31, 2021

Decrease Holiday Stress by Becoming Tobacco-Free

Press Release | December 16, 2021

NYS Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Two Upcoming Tobacco Dependence Treatment Webinars for Healthcare Professionals

Press Release | November 10, 2021

Bad Breath and Stained Teeth: The Least of Smokers’ Oral Health Issues

Press Release | September 30, 2021

Back-to-School: Resources to Become Tobacco-Free

Press Release | September 16, 2021

Becoming Tobacco-Free During the Summer Starts with a Phone Call to 1-866-NY-QUITS

Press Release | July 29, 2021

This Father’s Day, Become Tobacco-Free for Your Children

Press Release | June 14, 2021

Nurses Play a Crucial Role to Help Tobacco Users Improve Their Health

Press Release | May 5, 2021

Ditch the Drink for a Greater Chance to Stay Tobacco-Free

Press Release | April 13, 2021

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Webinar, Panel on Tobacco Dependence

Press Release | March 16, 2021

Support Available for Black New York State Residents Who Use Tobacco Products

Press Release | February 3, 2021

2020-2021 Quit-Success Stories

Press Release | December 31, 2020

Veterans Becoming Tobacco-Free Can Use the Quitline and Many Other Tailor-Made Tools

Press Release | November 10, 2020

NYS Smokers’ Quitline Hosts October 15 Webinar on Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Press Release | October 9, 2020

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Launches Audio/Video Podcast Series: ‘New York QuitCast’

Press Release | September 22, 2020

Up to Three Months of Free Nicotine Gum Offered Through New York State Smokers’ Quitline from Ro

Press Release | July 16, 2020

New York City Cancer Collaborative Launches NYC No Tobacco Week 2020

Press Release | May 27, 2020

New Law for New York State Pharmacies Could Lead to More People Quitting Smoking

Press Release | May 18, 2020

Mental Health Month Has New Meaning for Current and Former Smokers in 2020

Press Release | May 14, 2020

How to Curb Smoking and Vaping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Press Release | April 6, 2020

Quitline to New York Tobacco Users: Be Kind to Your Heart in February

Press Release | February 3, 2020

2019-2020 Quit-Success Stories

Press Release | January 2, 2020

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Two Webinars in November

Press Release | October 31, 2019

NYS Smokers’ Quitline Now Offers Nicotine Patches, Gum and Lozenges for Users of E-Cigarettes

Press Release | October 21, 2019

Parents Need to Know: Nicotine Is Addictive for Teenagers and Young Adults

Press Release | August 22, 2019

New York State Residents Encouraged to Join the ‘Year of Cessation’ Movement

Press Release | July 16, 2019

NYS Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Combination Therapy Webinar on June 11

Press Release | June 4, 2019

Celebrate Mental Health Month in May by Becoming Tobacco-Free

Press Release | April 26, 2019

Quit Smoking and Stay Tobacco-Free through Spring Cleaning

Press Release | March 19, 2019

Five Ways Smoking Will Ruin Your Valentine’s Day Date

Press Release | February 6, 2019

Quit Smoking in the New Year with the NYS Smokers’ Quitline and a Healthcare Provider (Buffalo)

Press Release | December 28, 2018

2018 Quit-Success Stories

Press Release | December 21, 2018

Overcoming Cigarettes May Be One of the Toughest Battles for a Veteran

Press Release | November 6, 2018

Attention Parents: That USB Drive for Back-to-School Might Be an E-Cigarette

Press Release | September 4, 2018

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Launches Enhanced Website

Press Release | August 14, 2018

CDC’s New Tips® Campaign Underscores Importance of Smokers’ Quitlines

Press Release | April 26, 2018

The Best Way to Help on Earth Day: Quit Smoking

Press Release | April 11, 2018

Quit Smoking in the New Year with the NYS Smokers’ Quitline and a Healthcare Provider (Manhattan)

Press Release | December 28, 2017

New York State Smokers’ Quitline Offers Support for the Great American Smokeout

Press Release | November 3, 2017

Roswell Park Awarded Five-Year Contract to Continue Operating New York State Smokers’ Quitline

Press Release | September 15, 2017
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