Most people find the best way to quit smoking is a combination of behavioral management techniques and medication.  There are a wide range of counseling services, self-help materials and medications available today, so smokers have more tools than ever before to help them quit smoking.

• New York State Quitline - 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
• Quit Programs, Counseling and Support Groups - Nicotine Anonymous,  Become an Ex, Guide To Quitting Smoking. American Cancer Society, 2013
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - The Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program covers smoking cessation treatments that require a prescription, subject to applicable copayments

For more information on smoking cessation, please visit the customized Empire Plan Mental Health and Substance Abuse website at Achieve Solutions.