If you want to quit, you are not alone! Nearly 70% of current tobacco users say they want to live a life free from nicotine addiction. Quitting nicotine is just like recovering from an addiction to any other drug. To set yourself up for success, you’ll need support and tools along the way. On average, it can take 7-10 attempts before someone is successful at staying tobacco free long term. No matter how many times it takes, quitting is worth it! To start your nicotine recovery journey, explore the topics below:
If you use tobacco, quitting could be the single best choice you could make for your health! The benefits of quitting can improve every area of life, from your physical health to your mental health and everything in between. Click on the resources below to see some of the huge benefits.
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- Your Mind – Quitting can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety as much as some medications – Change in mental health after smoking cessation: systematic review and meta-analysis | The BMJ
- Your Body – Your body is amazing and will begin to heal itself the moment you stop using tobacco. Click on the graphic to the right to see how fast your body will recover
- Those you love – Quitting will benefit the health of your loved ones, pets and anyone else around you by eliminating secondhand smoke. Follow the link to learn more Secondhand Smoke | CDC
- Your Money – Saving your money is another huge benefit. See how much you could save by using this calculator and quit plan.
- Your Recovery Journey – If you are in recovery from addiction to another drug, quitting nicotine can improve your chances of long-term recovery by 25% or more. Continuing to use nicotine may make it harder for you to stay in recovery. The Recovery Benefits of Quitting Nicotine | UCSF
- And so much more! To see a full list of the benefits of quitting, go to SmokeFree.gov
There are many great resources to help you quit! While self-help methods or cold turkey may work for some, research shows the majority of people will be more successful if they use resources such as counseling and nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs). Here are some tips to get you started:
- Make a Quit Plan – https://smokefree.gov/build-your-quit-plan
- Get Support – ask someone to quit with you or find a support group to attend – Stop Smoking Support Programs – medlineplus.gov
- Talk to Your Doctor or mental health provider about treatment support
- Use a Quitline with experts who can give you practical tips and support – https://helpline.quitlogix.org/en-US/
- Find Things to Do when cravings hit – 85 Things to Do Besides Smoking | IU Health
- Consider Using NRTs (nicotine replacement therapies) to help with withdrawal symptoms – SmokeFree.gov| Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy
*if you are under 18 you must talk with your doctor and guardian about NRTs.
- For a listing of Medina County providers who can help you in your nicotine recovery journey, click on this resource sheet.
- The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line is a free and confidential quit coaching line for all Ohioans. You can get support and up to 8 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy by calling 1-800-Quit Now (784-8669) or going to their website at – Helpline | QuitLogix
- If you are searching for an addiction treatment facility as part of recovery from other substances and tobacco, go to https://findtreatment.gov