Smoking Cessation

Quitting tobacco abruptly, or “going cold turkey,” is often the first approach people try. Some can successfully quit this way. But about 95% of people go back to using tobacco after six months. 

We also know there’s no one foolproof way to quit smoking. That’s why we’ll work with you to customize a plan to help you quit for good. Whatever your schedule, wherever you live, there’s an approach that will work for you.  

Talk with your primary care provider or pulmonologist for a referral—and ask them whether you’re eligible for lung cancer screening. 

To give you the best chance of success, we offer a number of options. They’ve all been proven to help people quit using tobacco. Most people succeed with a combination of different methods. 

NRT provides substitute sources of nicotine that can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Available without a prescription, these include: 

• Nicotine gum  

• Nicotine inhaler 

• Nicotine lozenge 

• Nicotine nasal spray 

• Nicotine patch 

You can start using NRT a week or two before you quit. This will help you cut down your tobacco use and prepare to quit successfully. 

Combining one or more NRT methods can help you quit more effectively than using a single method.  

For example, a nicotine patch releases a steady level of nicotine throughout the day. If you get a craving while using a patch, a fast-acting product like nicotine gum can get it under control.