State helps veterans quit smoking; New programs offers free nicotine patches
The state is trying to help veterans who want try to quit smoking.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has designed a FREE quit-smoking offer especially for veterans.
By calling 1-800-Try-To-Stop, veterans and their families will receive tailored counseling over the phone and, if eligible, a FREE 4-week supply of nicotine patches.
After a simple medical screening over the phone, medically eligible veterans, their families, and survivors will receive a Quit Kit with the patch kits, tips on quitting and informational resources.
This offer will run from November 17, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
Massachusetts veterans smoke at a 33 percent higher rate than the general adult population.*
Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death and disease in the Commonwealth. Our veterans bear a disproportionate burden from tobacco use. We owe it to our veterans and their families to help them quit smoking and live healthier, longer lives.
- Questions and Answers about this offer
- Tips for veterans trying to quit smoking
- General information about quitting smoking
- Learn about other services for veterans at www.mass.gov/veterans.
The Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services and theMassachusetts Department of Public Health will be giving away nicotine patches to all veterans.
The program includes a free four-week supply of patches and support over the phone from a smokers' help line. The offer starts Monday, November 17, 2008 and will last until June of 2009.
For more information, please call 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP or Visit their website
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