Getting Help to Quit Tobacco

Quitting tobacco is a great way to improve your health. You have probably heard about the harms of tobacco use and the benefits of quitting smoking, but did you know that your body starts to heal just minutes after your last cigarette?

It can take several tries to quit for good, but the more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed on your next try. So, remember: Never quit quitting.

Vaping, or use of e-cigarettes, is not a proven way to quit tobacco. In fact, e-cigarettes with nicotine are tobacco products, so if you vape nicotine, you are still using tobacco. Most people who try to quit smoking with e-cigarettes cannot completely switch to them. People who can completely switch are often still addicted to the nicotine, and e-cigarettes are not safe.

Smoking and vaping are also expensive.

Free Help Quitting is Available

You can quit for free. Ask your health care provider about quitting or choose from these free programs to help you quit and stay quit.

Washington State Quitline

Since 2000, the Washington State Quitline has helped tens of thousands of Washingtonians quit smoking. You can get free, confidential, one-on-one counseling from a Quit Coach, and you may be eligible for free medication to help you quit smoking, vaping, or other tobacco. Register by:

  • Calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669);
  • Visiting quitline.com; or
  • Texting READY to 21586.

Not ready just yet? Learn more about the Quitline and other counseling options.

2Morrow Health Smartphone App

2Morrow Health is a free, anonymous, self-guided app-based program that teaches you how to deal with unhelpful thoughts, urges, and cravings caused by nicotine. You can create a profile, select a quit date, and track your progress in quitting vaping, smoking, or other tobacco use.

Learn more about the 2Morrow Health app.

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