Tobacco

According to a March 2009, UW System Alcohol and Other Drug Use Survey, 16% of UW Colleges students smoke cigarettes on a daily basis. This is lower than the State of Wisconsin smoking rate of around 19%.

Wisconsin has a free Tobacco Quit Line. It is an excellent resource if you're thinking about quitting, preparing to quit, or if you need additional support to stay tobacco free. You can call 1-877-270-STOP (7867) or 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Quit Line hours are Mon - Thur: 7:00am - 11:00pm, Fri: 7:00am - 9:00pm, and Sat-Sun: 8:00am - 7:00pm. The Quit Line is currently offering a free two-week supply of nicotine replacement products.

For a free, face-to-face consultation to develop your own personalized quit-plan, contact your campus AODE prevention specialist to schedule an appointment.

The following links will open in a new window.

• American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking class listings by area (Click on Cessation Services)
• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
  How to quit smoking resources.
• The National Women's Health Information Center
  Provides information on women and smoking.
• www.americanlegacy.org
• www.gottaquit.org
• www.join-the-circle.org
• www.smokefree.com
• www.thetruth.com
• www.whyquit.org