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Smoke-Free Virginia |
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Cessation Programs and Resources To Help You Stop Smoking or Using Tobacco |
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Many websites offer information and materials for those interested in quitting smoking or for friends and family members who want to help. Listed here are just a few of these websites. This list is for information only and inclusion does not constitute endorsement. The material contained on this site and on the associated web pages is general information and is not intended to be advice on any particular matter. Visitors should seek appropriate professional advice before acting on the basis of any information contained herein. |
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Office of the Surgeon General Publications available to download and print include: Help for Smokers and Other Tobacco Users (guidebook in English or Spanish) and a You Can Quit Smoking pocket card (Eng or Sp). www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco Nicotine Anonymous Official 12-Step recovery program for stopping smoking or using tobacco: includes online literature, national directory of meetings and information on how to start a meeting. Quit Smoking Support Comprehensive site with information, resources, bulletin boards and chat room. Source of useful links to other interactive and informative web sites. Quit Smoking: Interactive Tool for Palm and Pocket PC Downloadable interactive tool to help consumers prepare to quit smoking. Includes 5-day countdown to quit date that can be inserted into PDA Calendar. Web version available also. Provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. pda.ahrq.gov/consumer/qscit/qscit.htm My Quitline iPhone App Free app for iPhone users (English or Spanish versions available). Connects user by phone or live help to a trained quit smoking counselor at the National Cancer Institute quitline. https://www.appstorehq.com/myquitline-iphone-22933/app Quitting Smoking (Veterans) Website with information developed especially for veterans, includes information on quitting and secondhand smoke. www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking Self Massage for Smoking Cessation Massage therapy may reduce stress/anxiety associated with quitting. Provides directions for hand and ear self massage. www.heavenshands.com/smoking.htm Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center For pregnant and new mothers who smoke or use tobacco and want information or assistance with quitting. Smokefree Women Designed specifically for women, includes quit guide, interactive tools, and other resources. Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy Baby Center website section with resources to help women stop smoking, including articles, expert advice, interactive tools. www.babycenter.com/quitsmoking Pregnets Website with resources for pregnant smokers (and prenatal care providers), includes online discussion. You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking Information on weight control during attempts to quit smoking, from the National Institutes of Health. |
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Smokefree.gov This site, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and other partners, offers science-driven tools, information, and support that have been effective in helping smokers quit. American Cancer Society ACS web site includes a downloadable Guide to Quitting Smoking and additional helpful information. www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/index American Lung Association ALA web site includes information on smoking, benefits of quitting, quit plans, and other resources. Prescription Assistance Programs in Virginia The Virginia Health Care Foundation website has links to several types of prescription assistance resources. www.vhcf.org/medication/drug.php Together Rx Access Drug discount program, includes Nicotrol (nicotine nasal spray) and Zyban. For low income legal residents under age 65 who are not eligible for Medicare and have no prescription drug coverage (public or private, including Medicaid). There is no fee for this program (sponsored by a coalition of pharmaceutical companies). Details and application are available online or call 1-800-444-4106. www.togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/jsp/home.jsp The Gay American Smoke Out The Gay American Smoke Out is an opportunity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) individuals to challenge themselves to quit smoking. My Last Dip Free (requires registration, developed by the Oregon Research Institute). This interactive web-based cessation program is for smokeless tobacco users. Chew-Free Free (requires registration, Oregon Research Institute). Provides smokeless tobacco users with information and resources. Requires Flash 6.0 or higher. American Academy of Periodontology Information from the AAP about oral health and the dangers of tobacco use (a significant risk factor in periodontal disease and other oral health problems). www.perio.org/consumer/smoking.htm QuiTIP Database Inventory of Products Sold as Tobacco Use Cessation Aids Developed by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, this free, searchable online database contains information on nearly 80 different products sold as tobacco use cessation aids. The database is grouped into: 1) drug products approved by the FDA for smoking cessation and, 2) all other products. https://secure.tobaccofreekids.org/Cessation/ListOther.asp Discover the Cost of Smoking Smokers in the US spend nearly $50 million annually on cigarettes. How much money did you kick in? Use this calculator to see how much you spend every week, month, and year--and how much you would save if you quit. |
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