Free resources to help you quit tobacco
When you’re ready to kick tobacco, Providence offers free resources to help you succeed. But, first, take a look at how quitting helps your health; it makes a big difference:
- 12 hours after quitting, the carbon monoxide in your blood drops to normal
- 1 year after quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s
- 10 years after quitting, your risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of a smoker’s
Quit with help
The following resources are covered in full as part of your health plan benefits.
Resource |
How it works |
How to access it |
Alere Quit for Life |
A telephone-based program for ongoing support with a Quit Counselor. Participants receive access to quitting aids, such as patches.
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Call 866-Quit-4-Life.
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT),
including over-the-counter medications, such as patches, gum and lozenges
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NRT includes some nicotine that helps keep withdrawals and cravings manageable and chemical levels in the brain stable.
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Ask your provider for a prescription, even if you’re using an over the counter medication. A prescription enables Providence to process your claim. Fill your prescription at an in-network pharmacy.
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Deterrent prescription medications, such as
Chantix, Bupropion and Nicotrol |
A deterrent medication can help limit cravings.
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Ask your provider for a prescription.
Fill your prescription at an in-network pharmacy.
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Counseling |
A participating provider assists with unlimited counseling sessions.
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Visit ProvidenceHealthPlan.com/findaprovider.
Call the Providence Resource Line: 800-562-8964.
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Tobacco cessation classes |
Classes help you quit. |
Call the Providence Resource Line for classes close to where you live or work: 800-562-8964.
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