Veteran Warren Quinlan quit smoking on November 17, 2008!
Let the Quit Wizard help you stop smoking!
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health ran a FREE quit-smoking offer for veterans from November 17, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Nearly 4,000 Massachusetts veterans and their family members used this offer.
This offer has expired.
By calling 1-800-Try-To-Stop, veterans and their families received tailored counseling over the phone and, if eligible, a FREE 4-week supply of nicotine patches.
After a simple medical screening over the phone, medically eligible veterans, their families, and survivors received a Quit Kit with the patch kits, tips on quitting, and informational resources.
This offer ran from November 17, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
Massachusetts veterans smoke at a 33 percent higher rate than the general adult population.*
Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death and disease in the Commonwealth. Our veterans bear a disproportionate burden from tobacco use. We owe it to our veterans and their families to help them quit smoking and live healthier, longer lives.
- Tips for veterans trying to quit smoking
- General information about quitting smoking
- Learn about other services for veterans at www.mass.gov/veterans.
* 22% compared to 16.4% statewide, when adjusted for age.
Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray helped to spread the word!
