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Motivation to quit
New York State Quitline participants often cite multiple reasons for making their quit-attempt that ultimately led to success. Sort our Success Stories by participants’ primary reason for quitting.
(Pictured: Dylan C. quit vaping for his daughter, Scarlett.)
Quitting at any age
It’s never too late – or too early – to become tobacco-free! Take a look at some young and young-at-heart New York State Quitline participants who achieved success with their quit-attempts.
(Pictured: Herman L. quit 50 years of smoking menthol cigarettes at age 77!)


Beyond cigarettes
Most New York State Quitline participants overcome smoking cigarettes. Some, however, overcome other types of commercial combustible tobacco products. Some even overcome both smoking and vaping!
(Pictured: Charlotte P. quit vape products.)
Location
Our participants achieve tobacco-free success from all parts of New York State! Find a story close to “home.”
(Pictured: Betty E. from Brooklyn.)

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