Say goodbye for good

Want to quit using tobacco or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)? Get the facts here and learn about programs that can help.

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Health effects of using tobacco

Nearly half a million people die each year in the U.S. due to exposure to tobacco products.1

Smoking/using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco:

  • Can cause or worsen diseases or conditions, such as asthma or cancer
  • Exposes anyone near you to secondhand smoke
  • Harms nearly every organ of the body
  • Is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.

According to the American Lung Association,2 all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes:

  • Are not safe to use
  • Can lead to the long-term use of tobacco products
  • Contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and negatively can affect brain development

Get the help you need

You have options when it comes to getting help quitting tobacco. Every person’s journey is unique and what works for someone else may not work for you. For most people, it can take multiple efforts to quit so if at first you don’t succeed, try again! 

Here are a few options for you to choose from on your personal journey to say goodbye to tobacco for good.

Quit Now Kentucky 

Based on proven strategies to help you quit, Quit Now Kentucky is a free, self-paced program that lets you decide how often to speak with a quit coach and whether you use quit medications. Staffed by trained coaches, Quit Now is operated by National Jewish Health, the leading respiratory hospital in the United States. 

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Truth Initiative 

The EX® Program was developed over 15 years ago by Truth Initiative, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. Sign up for a free account to get access to a flexible, personalized program to help you change your patterns and get support. 

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Sources

  1. “Smoking Facts,” American Lung Association, last accessed January 2, 2025, https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts opens in new window .
  2. “Kids and Smoking,” American Lung Association, last accessed January 2, 2025, https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/kids-and-smoking opens in new window .

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