
A family photo of Marie of Utqiagvik with her husband and children. Her quote reads, “My family was there during the time I was quitting and gave support. Even when I had bad days, they were there.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Marie of Utqiagvik. Her quote reads, “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her to just go ahead and try. Try to quit. Don’t hold it off. Don’t wait.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Marie of Utqiagvik sledding with her kids. Her quote reads, “The biggest positive since quitting smoking is definitely my health, having to take less medication, having more energy, sleeping through the night and enjoying activities with my children.” Graphic reads, “It’s free. It’s confidential. And it works.”

Marie of Utqiagvik. Her quote reads, “Some of the triggers for smoking were stress. I would overcome it by calling my coach or speaking with family. Some tips would be to set a quit date, contact the Quit Line, discuss your plan with your friends and family, use the patches and not to give up.” Graphic reads, “It’s free. It’s confidential. And it works.”

Raymond from Yakutat. His quote reads, “I’ve quit more times than I can remember. Here at home, the Quit Line was calling me on a regular basis, and I would call them as well. The patches I received from them took the edge off.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Raymond from Yakutat with a group of people. His quote reads, “We believe our ancestors are here, and I know they did not look upon cigarettes as a good thing. I have a responsibility to teach others life as a non-smoker.” Graphic reads, “I’m really happy now to say I’m a non-smoker.”

Photo of salmon drying. Graphic reads, “Enjoy your food to the fullest!”

Illustration of a bowl of akutaq. Graphic reads, “Fill your mouth with akutaq instead of tobacco or iqmik!”

Photo of wild blueberries in the mountains. The graphic reads, “Breathe easy while berry picking.”

Photo of Aryiana from Fairbanks smiling. Her quote reads, “The best thing about the Quit Line is that they are very patient. They have a lot of resources and they explain what you need to do in the best way that helps you.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Photo of Aryiana from Fairbanks pushing a stroller in a park. Her quote reads, “I love my kids with all my heart and I’ve seen my older family members leave us when we were younger because of smoking. I don’t want to have them feel what we felt growing up and losing them.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Photo of Aryiana from Fairbanks. Her quote reads, “I quit probably 10 different times. The only advice I can think of giving anyone who is trying to quit is it’s going to get harder before it gets easier. Go outside and take a couple deep breaths and think about why you’re trying to quit and what the benefits are.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Photo of Aryiana from Fairbanks sitting on a bench in a park. Her quote reads, “The first two weeks was really hard for me. I called Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line two times and it was just nice talking to somebody that was supportive. I don’t think I could’ve done it without the Quit Line. They’re really helpful and I would tell everybody to call them.” Graphic reads, “You can quit. We can help.”

Photo of Maria of Fairbanks. Her quote reads, “Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line gives you options in the beginning that let you choose what you want to help you. I chose the patches.”

Photo of Maria looking at art with her mother. Her quote reads, “If you have a craving for nicotine, there are ways to get past those. Finding a new habit, something else to do. Go do a puzzle or do a crossword to get your mind off of that.”

Photo of Maria walking her dog with her mother. Her quote reads, “My mom, my sister, my husband - everybody’s been very supportive.”

Photo of Maria of Fairbanks smiling. Her quote reads, “I was motivated to quit because we lost my bother. He was 49 years old and a heavy smoker.”

Photo of Maria of Fairbanks smiling. Her quote reads, “If you’re motivated to stop smoking, that is half the battle. You have to want to quit. And when you want to quit, then you find ways to make it work.”

Photo of Maria’s hands sewing with an animal pelt. Her quote reads, “If you have a craving for nicotine, there are ways to get past those. Finding a new habit, something else to do. Go do a puzzle or do a crossword to get your mind off of that.”

Photo of Maria of Fairbanks smiling. Her quote reads, “I would say the best thing about quitting smoking is that you’re back in control again.”

Photo of Maria of Fairbanks. Her quote reads, “Addiction to smoking is losing control of what you’re doing. Don’t let this control you anymore.”

A photo of Maria of Fairbanks while scuba diving. Her quote reads, “All I wanted to do was go diving. And smoking tears your lungs up. That was a huge motivation to me to quit smoking.”

Photo of Maria of Fairbanks. Her quote reads, “When I quit smoking, I took control back. And I did it for me. And I did it for my husband.”

Emma from Bethel smiling with her child. Her quote reads, “My reasons for quitting are my children.”

Emma from Bethel smiling with her child. Graphic reads, “Quit tobacco and set an example for your children.”

Emma from Bethel smiling while holding her child. Graphic reads, “Be a positive role model and quit tobacco today.”

Emma from Bethel smiling while holding her child. Her quote reads, “Tobacco is not a tradition in my culture. I quit using tobacco so my children could have a healthier lifestyle.”

Photo of salmon drying in a smokehouse. Graphic reads, “Smoke fish, not tobacco.”

Photo of a brown bear with a fish in its mouth. Graphic reads, “Smoking fish > Smoking tobacco

A mother and baby moose. Graphic reads, “Becoming a parent changes everything. Quitting smoking during and after pregnancy is one of the best ways to protect your family.”

A mother holding her baby. Graphic reads, “Quit for you. Quit for them. Quitting tobacco at any time during your pregnancy will give you and your baby a healthier future.”

An adult and a baby walrus. Graphic reads, “Set a healthy example for your family. Children follow in their parents’ footsteps. Quit tobacco for their future.”

Fishing waders, boots and a pole. Graphic reads, “Hooked on fish. Not tobacco.”

A seal skin vest, ulu and snow goggles. “Teach traditions – not tobacco.”

A father holding his son. Graphic reads, “Quit for you. Quit for them. Don’t let tobacco take you away from your family.”

Alaska Native woman, smiling. Graphic reads, “If you are ready to quit, we are here to help. Call: 1-800-quit-now or text READY to 34191 to start your journey to become tobacco free.”

Alaska Native woman, smiling. Graphic reads, “If you are ready to quit, we are here to help. Call: 1-800-quit-now or text READY to 34191 to start your journey to become tobacco free.”

Alaska Native man carrying a child on his back smiling. Graphic reads, “If you are ready to quit, we are here to help. Call: 1-800-quit-now or text READY to 34191 to start your journey to become tobacco free.”

Alaska Native man wearing a hat. Graphic reads, “If you are ready to quit, we are here to help. Call: 1-800-quit-now or text READY to 34191 to start your journey to become tobacco free.”

Alaska Native woman wearing a graduation cap and smiling. Graphic reads, “If you are ready to quit, we are here to help. Call: 1-800-quit-now or text READY to 34191 to start your journey to become tobacco free.”

Photo of an Alaska Native woman. Graphic reads, “If you are ready to quit, we are here to help. Call: 1-800-quit-now or text READY to 34191 to start your journey to become tobacco free.”
Social Media
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