Quit Week is making a return in North Dakota for its fourth consecutive year, urging individuals who use commercial tobacco and alternative nicotine products to designate June 11-17 as their period to embrace a Tobacco-Free lifestyle in 2023.
Studies show that individuals who use commercial tobacco are more likely to quit successfully when they receive support, whether it’s through coaching or medication.Various entities, such as healthcare providers, pharmacists, NDQuits or local public health units can assist in developing a personalized quit plan and provide valuable resources, significantly enhancing the chances of success for tobacco users. These quit plans help individuals manage cravings and modify their routines to avoid triggers, facilitating their journey towards becoming and remaining tobacco-free.
NDQuits provides additional support through personal coaching and nicotine replacement therapy medication. Free nicotine patches, nicotine gum, or nicotine lozenges are provided to qualified enrollees. Connect with NDQuits or 1-800-QUIT-NOW
South Dakota Resources
Break the Chain of Nicotine Dependence Webinar and Change Package
The Great Plains QIN’s Break the Chain of Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence Change Package was developed to guide healthcare providers and staff to improve referrals to tobacco/nicotine treatment programs and assistance.
Great Plains QIN hosted a learning event, Break the Chain of Nicotine Dependence, on May 23, 2023. Molly Leis, MS, LADC, LPCC, CTTS; Nicotine Dependence Counselor, CTTS, with the Mayo Clinic and Ed Larson, MA, CTTS; Tobacco Treatment Coordinator, Southeast Human Service Center shared their stories, experiences, knowledge and resources during this Webinar. Access the Webinar recording and presentation on the Great Plains QIN Website