Smokeless tobacco isn’t harmless, yet many North Dakotans still use those products. Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health invites North Dakotans wanting to quit smokeless tobacco to set a quit date during Through With Chew Week Feb.18-24.
Part of Through With Chew Week includes The Great American Spit Out on Feb. 22, which encourages users to quit commercial tobacco products for at least 24 hours.
“It starts with day one and from there you can take small steps to be nicotine-free for good,” said Alexis Raymond, Tobacco Prevention Specialist. “Making the decision to become nicotine-free can be easier when you pick a recovery date like The Great American Spit Out. Let Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health help you with all the other details surrounding your recovery journey.”
The most effective way to become nicotine-free is to create a treatment and recovery plan. Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health assists those wanting treatment for nicotine dependence by providing educational materials and resources. In addition, NDQuits is a statewide program that offers free support and coaching through phone and web programs.
For help with quitting smokeless tobacco visit https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/ndquits.