Kick the Habit-Quit Now

Tomorrow is “The Great American Smokeout”, a day where smokers and e-cigarette users are encouraged to kick the habit. 

Though smoking rates have dropped since the first Great American Smokeout in 1976, tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Colorado, killing 4,300 smokers each year. 

Quitting nicotine isn’t easy.  Experts say nicotine is as addictive as heroin.  Those that set a quit date and use a combination of medication and counseling are more likely to quit for good. 

Those ready to quit can call the Colorado QuitLine at 1 800 QUIT NOW.