Quit Resources

There’s Never Been A
Better Time To Quit
Smoking And Vaping .

Both smoking and vaping harm nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general.

Make living smoke and vape-free your new normal. For free help quitting call the Nevada Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

 

Within 20 minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your body begins to repair itself. The healing process continues for years:

  • 20 minutes after quitting, your blood pressure drops and the temperature of your hands and feet returns to normal.
  • 8 hours after quitting, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
  • 24 hours after quitting, your chance of a heart attack decreases.
  • 2 to 3 months after quitting, your circulation improves and your lung function increases up to 30 percent.
  • 1 to 9 months after quitting, your coughing and shortness of breath decrease.
  • 1 year after quitting, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker’s.
  • 5 years after quitting, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker’s.
  • 10 years after quitting, your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker’s. Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas also decreases.
  • 15 years after quitting, your risk of heart disease is that of a nonsmoker’s.
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Tobacco Quit
Resources

For Youth

My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re here to help you live it YOUR WAY. Thousands of teens have joined My Life, My Quit for free, non-judgmental support, 1:1 help to quit, and easy-to-follow tips from our friendly Coaches.
For more information visit: https://nv.mylifemyquit.org/index

For Adults

Nevada Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW

The Nevada Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669 is a free telephone coaching service for any Nevada resident who is ready to quit tobacco. Information, referrals and coaching are confidential, and sessions are designed on a schedule that is convenient for you. If you are eligible, you may receive free Nicotine Replacement Therapy to assist you with your quit.

Visit https://nevada.quitlogix.org/ for online coaching and more information about how to quit smoking.