Tobacco Users

An excellent eight-minute video for those thinking about quitting. Created by the Mission Health System Nicotine Dependence Program.

Quit for Your Health. Quit for Your Wallet.

Commercial Tobacco use* is the number one cause of preventable death in the US and in N.C. According to the CDC, smoking causes damage to every system and nearly every organ of the body. If that's not enough reason to quit, then consider the following:

If you smoke a pack of cigarettes each day, you can save over $1,800 or more per year if you quit.
- Use an interactive calculator to find out how much smoking is costing you.
Within two weeks to three months of quitting your heart attack risk drops and your lung function improves.
- Learn what happens after only 20 minutes, in 12 hours, five years, and more!

It is important to know the difference between wanting to quit and needing to quit. Most people know that they need to quit and are aware of the health effects of commercial tobacco* use.

Identify reasons you want to quit. To improve your health, for a loved one, so that you can enjoy playing sports, to take back control of your life...anything that motivates you. This can remind you why you want to quit.
Get support. Quitting is hard and any support that you can get can make it easier. Whether from a family member, a friend, or by contacting QuitlineNC, you can get the support you need to help you quit using commercial tobacco*. Success rates are much higher for tobacco users who have support while trying to break their addiction.
Make a plan. Start by setting a quit date and telling your family, friends and co-workers so they can support you. Think about the challenges you will face and how you can handle these challenges. QuitlineNC can help you make a plan that works for you.
Get rid of the temptation. Remove all commercial tobacco products* from your environment.

Click here to view an excellent eight-minute video for those thinking about quitting. Created by the Mission Health System Nicotine Dependence Program.

*Commercial tobacco includes tobacco products offered for sale, not tobacco used for sacred and traditional ceremonies by many American Indian tribes and communities.