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Tobacco
use is taking a terrible toll in our state. Over 13,000 residents die
annually of cancer and other tobacco related diseases. These deaths are
preventable, but only if people can stop smoking. Sound simple? It's not.
If you
are among the 70 percent of smokers who say they want to stop, you know
how difficult it can be. New Jersey is the only state in the nation currently
offering this menu of treatment options based on personal preference.
New Jersey Quitnet and Quitline are free to New Jersey residents.
Quitcenter services are provided on a sliding fee scale.
Supported with funds from the excise tax, New Jersey's treatment program
is a cornerstone of the state's Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program
(CTCP).
Winning
takes teamwork. All smokers are not alike. The key to quitting is finding
an approach tailored just for you. New Jersey's services offer help on
the Internet, over a toll-free phone line or through counseling centers
located throughout the state. These programs work in cooperation with
one another, referring you to the service that is best suited to your
needs. Call, log on or visit a center near you -- the important thing
is to take that first step.
NJ
Quitnet (www.nj.quitnet.com)
New Jersey
Quitnet, developed at Boston University, is a free, innovative online
resource that provides a comprehensive, individually tailored smoking
treatment service. Once registered, you have access to peer support groups
and trained counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will receive
a Quitting Guide to help plan a strategy, get referrals to local programs
and learn about medications. Through New Jersey Quitnet you can:
Log on any time.
Set a quit
date and keep track of progress with a personalized quitting calendar.
Get community
support from other people who are in the process of quitting -- or get
advice from those have successfully quit.
Access important
information about smoking-related issues.
NJ
Quitline (1-866-NJ-STOPS)
New Jersey
Quitline, which is operated by the Mayo Foundation, is a toll-free service
that provides free access to trained counselors in 26 languages. Counselors
work with you at every stage of the process to help develop a treatment
plan that meets your individual needs. The initial call takes about 30
minutes. During this time, counselors assess your tobacco use history
and define an appropriate quitting strategy. Through New Jersey Quitline
you can:
Speak one-on-one with a counselor who provides information, advice and
support.
Design a personalized
program to quit, including an individualized follow-up plan.
Receive services
for three to six months, based on personal need.
Call six days
a week: Monday - Friday from 8 am - 8 pm (except holidays), and Saturday
from 11 am - 5 pm.
NJ
Quitcenters
New
Jersey Quitcenters are face-to-face counseling clinics that
offer a customized approach to quitting. You can visit any one of
nine Quitcenters located conveniently throughout the state. These
services are available on a sliding fee scale according to income.
To locate the nearest NJ Quitcenter, log on to www.nj.quitnet.com,
call 1-866-NJ-STOPS or click on the above link. Through New Jersey
Quitcenters you can:
Receive convenient, effective, professional counseling.
Meet face-to-face
with an individual or group counselor.
Receive up-to-date
consultation on the use of prescription or over-the-counter medication.
Youth Cessation
UMDNJ-School of Public Health: Tobacco Dependence Program
American Lung Association
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