Lancaster Nicotine Dependence Program Telephone and Virtual Coaching
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health provides assistance to help you reduce and stop using nicotine and tobacco products. This includes assistance with smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, and more. Our program offers one-on-one support and access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). You can schedule free, personalized appointments with a nicotine treatment professional to get the help you need. Free NRT options ( patch, lozenge, and gum) are also available to all program participants, as long as grant funding permits. To register or explore other options tailerd to your quitting journey, please contact us today at 727-544-3572.
Physical Benefits of Quitting
After quitting, positive effects start almost immediately and continue to build over time.- After 20 minutes: Your heart rate starts to return to normal.
- After 12 hours: Carbon monoxide levels in your blood drop back to normal.
- After 2 weeks to 3 months: Your circulation and lung function improve, and your risk of heart attack begins to decline.
- After 1-9 months: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease as your lungs work more efficiently.
- After 1 year: Your risk of coronary heart disease is about half of that of a smoker's.
- After 5 years: your stroke risk is similarto that of a nonsmoker.
- After 10 years: Your lung cancer death rate is about half of a smoker's, and your risk of cancers of the mouth, throught, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases.
- After 15 years: Your risk of coronary heart disease is the same as someone who has never smoked.
Additional Resources
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1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669): The pennsylvania Quitline offers free, one- on-one support from professional coaches. This service is available in many languages, so no matter your background, help is available to support your journey. -
Smokefree TXT: Stay motivated with Smokefree TXT, a 24/7 text message program offering tips, support, and advice to help you quit smoking. Sign up by texting "QUIT" to IQUIT (47848). THis free program is developed by the National Cancer Institute.
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BecomeAnEx.org: A online community and resource hub for those looking to quit smoking, vaping, or using any tobacco products. Find the support you need to kick the habit.
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Smokefree Espanol: For Spanish individuals, the the Smokefree.gov website offers resources and support. Visit Smokefree Espanol for help.
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American Lung Association: The American Lung Association provides a wealth of information and resources to help you stop using tobacco/nicotine products. Explore programs, tips, and strategies to become smoke-free and improve your lung health.
Vaping Information and Resources
The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly advises against using e cigarettes. Vaping has been linked to severe lung disease, and e-liquids often contain harmful chemicals and metal particles that can damage your lungs.
ItsNotJustWater.org
This site offers educational resources and information about the risks of vaping and e-cigarettes.
Smokefree.gov
Get support with managing triggers, making a plan, and quitting vaping. Visit Smokefree.gov Quit Vaping Resources to start your journey.
