Quitlines and Smoking Cessation Programs
For those looking to quit smoking, there are various smoking cessation programs available in settings like hospitals, health centers, and counseling agencies. These programs often incorporate a range of methods, such as aversion therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, acupressure, and individual or group therapy, as well as mutual support groups. These techniques are designed to help individuals stop using nicotine products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff. Additionally, every state offers Quitline programs that provide valuable resources to assist smokers in overcoming their tobacco habits. One example is the Connecticut Quitline.
Connecticut Quitline
The Connecticut Quitline is a telephone-based service offering guidance and support for those seeking to quit tobacco use. Available 24/7, this service can be reached at (800) 784-8669 (800-QUIT-NOW). Callers receive personalized counseling and information on quitting strategies and can also register online at www.quitnow.net/connecticut. The program sends written materials tailored to the caller’s readiness to quit, with specialized resources available for pregnant women looking to stop smoking.
For more information, visit https://uwc.211ct.org/state-smoking-quitlines/
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For those looking to quit smoking, there are various smoking cessation programs available in settings like hospitals, health centers, and counseling agencies. These programs often incorporate a range of methods, such as aversion therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, acupressure, and individual or group therapy, as well as mutual support groups. These techniques are designed to help individuals […]
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