Considering Quitting
Thinking of Quitting?
Here are some things to consider
Benefits of Quitting
Take a moment to reflect on smoking or vaping by asking yourself some key questions. What is it about smoking or vaping that you genuinely dislike? Think about the impact using these products has on your health, your finances, and the people around you.
Is continuing to smoke or vape worth not trying to quit? When you envision how quitting will improve your life, use this to help your decision to make an attempt to quit.
No matter how long you’ve smoked or vaped, quitting will make a positive difference.
Walking and running get easier as your blood circulation improves.
Help improve conditions like asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and more.
Protect family, friends, and pets from secondhand and thirdhand smoke.
Breathing becomes easier, and coughing decreases.
Risk of heart-related problems, cancer, and other diseases decreases.
Slow premature aging and help prevent wrinkles.
Save money. Plan a vacation or save up for something special.
Get A Quit Coach
For specific concerns, talk to your doctor or a Quit Coach for support.
Past Quit Attempts
Think of each attempt as a way of getting better at quitting for good. Let learning from past attempts build your confidence, not take it away. And then, try again.
About Nicotine
Nicotine is what keeps you smoking or vaping but the poisons, chemicals, and other additives in tobacco products are what cause illnesses and disease. Remember, no tobacco product or amount of tobacco use is safe.
Nicotine Addiction Quiz
Find out your level of nicotine addiction with this quiz. The answers will help you make informed decisions for a path to quitting smoking or vaping.
Financial Impact
Save big when you quit—up to $4,000 a year!*
Current Costs:
You’ll Save:
In 6 Months
21674In 5 Years
In 1 Year
46858In 10 years
*Average annual savings for people who smoke ≈$4,000, ≈$1,000 for people who vape. Average savings for people who smoke is based on cigarette pack costs statewide.
Free Tools and Support
Quitting is hard. Chances are you tried to quit before and know how challenging it is. Our services are based in science and can help you quit for good.
FAQ
It is never too late. No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help improve your health.
Read MoreE-cigarettes contain fewer toxic chemicals than regular cigarettes – which have over 7,000 chemicals in their smoke – but vaping is still not safe.
Read MoreNot really. While they might feel lighter on your chest, you’ll likely smoke more to get the nicotine you crave.
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