You can quit smokeless tobacco
Do you want to quit chew, dip, snuff, snus, iqmik, blackbull, or pouches? We can help you quit all smokeless tobacco and nicotine products. Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line offers free quit coaching and nicotine replacement therapy like patches and gum. Boost your chances of quitting for good – call, text, or enroll online today!
It’s free. It’s confidential.
And it works.
“Quitting chewing tobacco was the best thing and it was quite the struggle. And I’m very proud of myself. Everyone in my family that knows I quit is extremely proud that I laid it down and stepped away from it.”
— Dusty from Wasilla
Here’s what happens after you quit smokeless tobacco:
- In 20 minutes — Your heart rate returns to normal and your blood pressure drops.
- Within days — Your sense of smell and taste improves.
- In 2 to 6 weeks — Sores and irritation in your mouth heal.
Tips to help you quit:
- Set a quit date — Setting a date for your quit makes you more likely to follow through.
- Write down your reasons for quitting — Are you quitting for your health? For your loved ones? To save money? Knowing your “why” will help you stay motivated, especially in difficult moments.
- Identify your triggers — Where and when do you use tobacco or pouches? After your morning coffee? With certain people or in specific places? The more you know your triggers, the better you can plan to deal with them.
- Make a plan — Who can you reach out to for support? Can you ask your friends, family, and coworkers not to use tobacco or nicotine products around you? How will you deal with your triggers and get through cravings? Your quit coach will work with you to make a plan that is right for you.
- Remove tobacco and nicotine products from your home, car, and workplace.
How do you sign up?
Call, text, or enroll online with Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line! The Quit Line is FREE for all Alaskans. Quit Line services include phone, text, or web coaching sessions and free nicotine replacement therapy.
“When I called the Alaska Tobacco Quit Line, that was the key to following through. Just call them. Talk to them. Make it happen.”
— Dusty from Wasilla
Did you know?
Quitting tobacco can reduce depression, stress, and anxiety over time.
It can take several tries to quit tobacco or nicotine – don’t give up.
You can always call us, even if you have enrolled before.
You can quit. We can help.