Quit Now Indiana is airing three vivid and, at times, very graphic TV commercials promoting the dangers of tobacco use. You may have seen these spots, if not you may view them by clicking the images below.
There's Never Been a Better Time to Quit
Are you thinking about quitting? Please take a few seconds to complete this simple survey, it will help the Quit Now Indiana team better serve you and other Hoosiers that smoke.
If you are ready to quit, there is help. Quit Now Indiana is making many resources available to you at no cost—Free! 1-800-Quit-Now is a free service for all Hoosiers over the age of 18. Trained Quit Coaches are waiting to help you successfully quit. Click here to see Angela tell her story about quitting.
If you are not ready to quit, the EX Plan is a free service that helps smokers prepare to quit before they are actually ready to stop smoking. So you'll be more prepared to quit and stay quit. EX will help you learn how to live your life without cigarettes. Click here for more details.
A Stark Reminder of
How Important it is to Quit
Many people do not realize the cigarettes produced today have been manufactured to deliver nicotine more quickly and efficiently than cigarettes produced many years ago. Today’s tobacco products are engineered for addiction. Click here to read the report from the U.S. Public Health Service.
What Happens When You Stop
When you stop smoking, you will go through nicotine withdrawal. Your healthcare provider can recommend over-the-counter medicine to treat this physical craving. It's important to remember that nicotine craving is a medical problem, and that's why your health care provider needs to be consulted for medication to treat the withdrawal symptoms. While nicotine is addictive, it is the tar, carbon monoxide and the other 7,000 chemicals in cigarettes that actually cause the most damage to your health.
Be aware that you may not quit on the first try. Most smokers need a few practice runs to quit for good. Be patient, but persistent.
