Tobacco kills more Americans each year than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin, suicide, car accidents, fires and AIDS combined.
Ready to Quit Yet?
The following resources are available to help you quit:
- NY State Smokers’ Quitline or call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or send a text to 716-309-4688 for smoking cessation supplies and tips.
- Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) provides referrals, assessments and consultation to help with quitting smoking. If eligible following assessment, free nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) including nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges (while supplies last) can be offered. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to receive NRT. Call 716-858-7277 for more information.
- You can also talk to your healthcare provider about treatment options.
Smoking Information and Resources
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- Is lung cancer screening right for you?
- Lung cancer: not just for smokers
Vaping Information and Resources
E-cigarettes are sometimes called “e-cigs,” “vapes,” “e-hookahs,” “vape pens,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).” Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and other everyday items.
Learn more about electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes)
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