Smoking: NYC Quits
Smoking kills about 12,000 New Yorkers every year. If you smoke, quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your health. NYC Quits provides you with the information and resources you need to quit smoking, or to support someone who is quitting.
Quitting will:
- Reduce your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, lung cancer and other cancers. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal.
- Protect those around you from secondhand smoke (PDF). There is no safe amount of secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke can even be harmful to your pets (PDF).
- Help you save money (PDF).
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NYC Quits Resources
Use our resources to create a plan that is unique to you, so that you can quit for life.
- For information on quitting smoking, see the NYC Quits Kit Guide (PDF). This brochure includes information in Spanish, Chinese and Russian.
Other Languages: Français - Talk to your doctor about medications and counseling to help you quit. Quit-smoking medications can reduce your cravings and double your chance of success. Most health insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover services to help you quit.
- Visit the New York State Smokers' Quitline, or call 866-NY-QUITS (866-697-8487) to apply for a free starter kit of quit-smoking medications and to talk to a quit coach.
- Find local quit-smoking programs:
- On the NYC Health Map.
- In our Guide to Smoking Cessation Programs (by borough) (PDF).
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- Learn how to cope with nicotine withdrawal and stay smoke-free.
- Learn about the benefits of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) by watching Be Free with NRT. Using NRT may be helpful, even if you are not ready to quit.
- Get the NYC HelpMeQuit app. This free resource helps you track your progress, connect with other quitters for support and outlast cravings. Download the app for Android or iOS.
- Help a friend or family member who is trying to quit (PDF).
Additional Resources
- Pharmacy Guidance: Age Requirements for FDA-Approved Smoking Cessation Medications (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | 中文 | 简体中文 | Русский | 한국어 | العربية - The Truth About Menthol Tobacco Products factsheet (PDF)
- Still Smoking? The time to quit is now (PDF)
Other Languages: 中文 | 한국어 | Русский | Español - Report a Smoking Violation