Quit tobacco with eight weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is offering a limited-time bonus for Oklahomans ready to quit tobacco. Starting Sept. 1, individuals who sign up for Helpline services will receive at least eight weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy, like patches, gum or lozenges, rather than the normal two weeks. This special offer runs through Sept. 30.
The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).
“Quitting tobacco is one of the most impactful steps someone can make to improve their health,” Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director, said. “We know additional nicotine replacement therapy increases the chances of successfully quitting, and this offer is a compelling reason for people to sign up now.”
The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline also provides free, personalized support to help registrants quit, including services like live group sessions, emails, text, phone and Coach support. By building a plan to quit with the Helpline and fighting cravings with nicotine patches, gum and lozenges, Oklahomans can double their chances of successfully overcoming tobacco addiction.
To share news of this offer, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is debuting a new stop-motion campaign called “Inside the Box.” The different spots illustrate the journey of quitting by bringing to life the many resources included in the free Quit Kit. This kit embodies hope, offering a path to reclaim health and break free from addiction. This campaign will air statewide on TV and radio stations as well as print and digital ads.
Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669), text READY to 34191 or visit OKhelpline.com to explore all the free services and resources available. Connect with the Helpline through social media by liking the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline on Facebook or following @OKhelpline on Instagram.
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The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is a free service for Oklahomans wanting to help themselves, loved ones, patients or employees live tobacco free. Funding is primarily provided by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline has had more than half a million registrations since 2003 and has been ranked among the top quitlines for reaching tobacco users seeking treatment for the last 10 years by the North American Quitline Consortium.
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) serves as a partner and bridge builder for organizations shaping a healthier future for all Oklahomans. TSET provides leadership at the intersections of health by working with local coalitions and initiatives across the state, cultivating innovative and life-changing research and working across public and private sectors to develop, support, implement and evaluate creative strategies to take advantage of emerging opportunities to improve the public’s health. To learn more, go to Oklahoma.gov/TSET.
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