For a limited time starting Feb. 14, 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is offering free nicotine replacement therapy, or NRT, kits. The kits are available through the state’s free Quitline – (800) QUIT-NOW – while supplies last.
Additional resources and information can be found at
www.determinedtoquit.com. The website provides guidance in developing a quit plan, a quit companion and calculator, and video blogs of other Pennsylvania residents share their own stories about quitting tobacco. There is also information for friends and family members of smokers who wish to support their loved one in their attempt to quit.
The Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society is also working for the better health of Pennsylvanians who want to break away from tobacco products.
A list of resources is available through its Family Health & Wellness website.