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Making a decision to quit is the first and most important step in successfully quitting. Here is what will happen when you enroll with ESCAPE:

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• You will talk with a Tobacco Treatment Specialist who will ask you questions about your smoking or vaping history and your health.

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• Based on the information you provide, the Tobacco Treatment Specialist will make recommendations on the best approaches for quitting smoking or vaping and help you choose the best treatment.

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• The recommendations may include no cost nicotine replacement therapies (nicotine patch, gum, and lozenge) and/or non-nicotine pharmacotherapy medications (Zyban® (bupropion), Chantix® (varenicline)) and/or counseling in-person or by phone.

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• You will receive free information on quitting.

ESCAPE is a personalized and confidential service to meet your needs. “Confidential” means that we do not to reveal your participation in the program to anyone unless we have your permission.

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	Call us at 347-396-4403 to make an appointment.* *If you get the ESCAPE voicemail, please leave a message with your name and phone number and an ESCAPE counselor will call you back within 2 days.
	Drop in to see us Wednesday from 11am - 5pm at: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention & Tobacco Control 42-09 28th Street, 11th Floor Queens, NY 11101 We are accessible by:
		●  Bus: Q32, Q60 ●  Train: Queensboro Plaza (7, N, W), Queens Plaza (E, M, R), Court Square (G), 21 St – Queensbridge (F)

 

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	Quitting smoking can help you:
✔	Breathe more easily	✔	Have a better sense of taste
✔	Save Money?	✔	Have more energy
✔	Have an improved sense of smell	✔	Have fewer sick days
✔	Have clearer skin	✔	Have better breath
✔	Have whiter teeth	✔	Have a healthier and longer life

 

 

Find your reason to quit and keep it in mind when you’re craving a cigarette.

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The NYC Health Department's new mobile app, NYC HelpMeQuit, is a free resource to help you say goodbye to cigarettes.

 

HelpMeQuit can track and celebrate your progress, offer tips on how to outlast cravings, and connect you with other quitters for support. The app also helps you stay motivated with personal reasons why you should avoid smoking, and it can keep you distracted with games when that craving hits.

Download NYC HelpMeQuit for Android or iOS today!

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E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid, called e-liquid, into an aerosol that the user can inhale. Although e-liquids do not contain tobacco, they contain chemicals, often including flavorings, and almost always contain nicotine, which is addictive.

The evidence for e-cigarettes as a tool to help adults quit smoking is limited. To date, no e-cigarettes have been approved by the FDA as smoking-cessation devices.

People trying to quit should use FDA-approved medications, including over-the-counter and prescription options, which are safe, effective, and available for FREE from ESCAPE.

For more information and resources about e-cigarettes, please visit the New York City Health Department e-cigarette webpage.

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• Get ready to quit by following these steps.
• Create a quit plan to help make quitting easier.
• Tell others about your plan and ask for help to stay on track
• Find strategies to cope with cravings and withdrawal symptoms
• Identify healthy ways to manage stress without cigarettes and stay smoke free
• Get back on track if you relapse. Keep trying – every attempt helps you get closer to quitting!
• Find additional support through NYC Quits and join their Facebook community to connect with other quitters