If you have tried quitting tobacco and/or nicotine and failed, don’t be discouraged. Most users fail several times before successfully quitting. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. It is not easy to quit, but it can be done!
Quit Resources for Everyone
- Serves youth 12 years and older
- Free coaching by phone and additional support via email, text, or instant message
- Young adults 18 years + may receive nicotine replacement therapy (FDA-approved nicotine gum, patches, lozenges etc.)
- You’ll find support, tips, tools and expert advice to help you or someone you love quit smoking
- Free quitSTART and QuitGuide apps available
Get Help From Your Healthcare Provider
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Talking with your Doctor or Dentist is a great place to start when you want to quit! They can help you make a plan and prescribe nicotine replacement products — such as nicotine gum, patches, inhalers or nasal sprays.
Medications
It can be difficult to quit tobacco. Ask your doctor about medications to help you quit. Medications combined with other supports have been shown to double your odds of successfully quitting tobacco.
Quit Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Quitting nicotine and tobacco products can be hard and stressful. However, youth and young adults stand the best chance of being successful if they make a plan and seek support. The resources below were made for youth and young adults who want to end their relationship with nicotine products.
- Text "Start My Quit" to 855.891.9989 or call to talk with a coach who is ready to listen and cheer you on
- Text “QUIT” to (202) 804-9884 or DITCHVAPE to 88709 to enroll
- Offers customized content to give teens and young adults tailored quit tips and resources
- Exclusively a quit-vaping text message program for teens and young adults ages 13-24
- Offers tools and tips to support to teens in quitting smoking
- Includes options for chat, text, and apps
