If you are interested in quitting, cutting back or staying smoke- or vape-free when you want to, help is available:
Talk to your doctor about medications and counseling to help you manage cravings, whether or not you're ready to quit. Most health insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover medications and counseling.
If you are ready to quit, you can visit the New York State Quitline, or call 866-NY-QUITS (866-697-8487), to apply for a free starter kit of nicotine medications and to talk to a quit coach.
About Tobacco Treatment
Tobacco treatment (such as nicotine patches and lozenges as well as coaching) can help you:
Cut back on or quit smoking
Avoid smoking or vaping when you want to (such as when you are at work or with family), even if you are not ready to quit
If you are trying to quit, tobacco treatment can double your chances of success.
Tobacco treatment medications can help you prevent uncomfortable nicotine withdrawal symptoms and feel more comfortable whenever you are not smoking or vaping.
Tobacco treatment can also help you:
Protect those around you from secondhand smoke. There is no safe amount of secondhand smoke for children or adults. Secondhand smoke can even be harmful to your pets:
If you are ready to quit, quitting smoking will also improve your health. It will reduce your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, lung cancer and other cancers. Quitting will also improve your oral health.