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Quit tobacco today
Break the tobacco habit and improve your health!
Why quit?Save money!
Enjoy the health benefits:
After 20 minutes, blood pressure and heart rate are lowerAfter 12 hours, carbon monoxide level in your blood dropsAfter 48 – 72 hours, carbon monoxide in yourblood is gone, taste and smell return, and breathing may be easierAfter 1 – 3 months, heart attack risk is lower, breathing is better, blood flow has improved, walking might be easier, and
smoker’s cough is goneTreatment options Group classes Weekly group meetings with virtual and hybrid 8-week sessions
Contact your Primary Care Team for a referral at
Group Time West Roxbury Virtual Group Monday, 1:00pm-2:00pm, 8-week course Brockton Virtual Group Wednesday, 2:00pm-3:00pm, 8-week course Plymouth Virtual or In-Person Group Friday,
1:30pm-2:30pm, 8-week course Nicotine replacement GumLozengesPatchInhaler Medication Buproprion (Zyban, Wellbutrin)Variencline (Chantix) Combination therapies Varenicline monotherapy OR
combo with NRTNicotine patch + Nicotine gumNicotine patch + Nicotine lozengeNicotine patch + BupropionNicotine gum + BupropionNicotine lozenge + Bupropion Get started!Set a quit dateGet
support -- ask family, friends and coworkersReview past quit attempts -- what helped; what didn't?The day you plan to quit -- get rid of all tobacco products from your home, car or
work (throw out cigarettes, ashtrays and lighters) Additional resources 24/7 advise and tips to help you stop smoking. Text “VET” to 47848 or click on the link.
Find resources to help you quit and send your care team a secure message.
Learn more about tobacco and your health, and how VA can help you quit.
Last updated: August 24, 2023
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