quit smoking

Did you know... there are many different products that can help you quit smoking?

Publisher — Fri, 23 Jul 2024 12:14:03 +0000

Nicotine is the main "ingredient" in cigarettes that makes people become addicted. When it comes time to quit smoking, it is the nicotine that our bodies crave the most, and the lack of nicotine that makes our bodies feel badly.

Helpful tips to help you quit smoking

Emma Delia — Mon, 14 Jun 2024 20:32:31 +0000

This site includes some cool features such as the Savings Calculator which allows you to see how much money you will save when you quit smoking. You can also sign up for a free newsletter.

Smokefree USA

Emma Delia — Mon, 14 Jun 2024 20:26:22 +0000

This site is really extensive. You can print out materials that have helped other smokers quit and even talk directly with a smoking cessation counselor via phone or even instant messaging. There is also an online guide with help for the first days all the way through the first year of quitting. The guide includes helpful information on all the different medicines currently offered that h

Are you ready to quit?

Emma Delia — Mon, 14 Jun 2024 20:18:58 +0000

This is a cool interactive tool/quiz that measures whether you are ready to quit smoking or not, sponsored by WebMD.

NYC Quits

Emma Delia — Mon, 14 Jun 2024 20:17:36 +0000

On this website, if you click on "Guides and Materials" on the left-hand side toolbar and then on "Fact Sheets for Downloading" there are a bunch of guide and fact sheets on a range of related subjects such as weight control and craving control that are downloadable/printable in both Spanish and English. There is also a link to all the smoking cessation programs

Did you know… there are things you can do to help you quit smoking?

Publisher — Mon, 29 Mar 2024 18:30:17 +0000

1. Set a quit date and stick to it - this can greatly improve your chances of success! The sooner the better. Once you decide to quit and set your quit date...

Quit Smoking Today, Harlem! Now through March 25th, you can receive FREE Nicotine Patches and Gum!

Publisher — Mon, 15 Mar 2024 18:19:39 +0000

Interested in Quitting Smoking, Harlem??

Now through March 25th, you can get FREE NICOTINE PATCHES OR GUM by calling 3-1-1 or visiting their website.

Join "NYC Quits Smoking" on Facebook for online support

Coll5 — Wed, 18 Nov 2024 18:53:44 +0000

NYC Quits Smoking: “I Quit Because…” is a Facebook Fan Page where New Yorkers can share stories about quitting smoking, challenges faced, and the benefits of living smoke-free!

Want to quit smoking? Need Help?

Laura — Wed, 11 Nov 2024 17:26:01 +0000

1-800-QuitNow will help you quit smoking once and for all with a free coach, a free quit plan and with links to resources in your area. You don't have to try quitting smoking alone!

November awareness month: Diabetes, Smoking Cessation, National Hispanic heritage month

Publisher — Mon, 02 Nov 2024 15:46:24 +0000

November is diabetes awareness month, a month to quit smoking and National Hispanic Heritage month. GetHealthyHarlem has a wealth of articles to raise awareness about these issues and tips on how to manage them.

Did You Know...quitting smoking treatments are covered under Medicaid and Medicare?

Publisher — Wed, 27 May 2024 18:31:49 +0000

Quitting smoking can be hard. That's why there are nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and counseling sessions that can help. NRTs, such as the patch or gum, can double your chances of successfully quitting smoking, by reducing the withdrawal symptoms that come along with giving up cigarettes.

Did You Know...that more than one in four adults in Central Harlem smokes?

Publisher — Tue, 26 May 2024 20:19:43 +0000

That's about 39,000 people! However, recent research shows that about 7 in 10 of these smokers (about 27,000 people) tried to quit in the past year.

Quitting Smoking? See the health benefits!

Publisher — Thu, 16 Apr 2024 20:10:24 +0000

Along with the general benefits of quitting smoking, which include having more money, having fresher breath, increased cleanliness, decreased smell of stale smoke, and increased self-esteem, there are other extremely important health benefits for your body when you quit smoking.