Did you know benefits of quitting tobacco happen right away?

In 20 minutes your heart rate returns to normal
In 8 hours your oxygen level returns to your normal and carbon monoxide leaves your body
In 24 hours your chance of having a heart attack drops

Take that First Step:

• Decide to stop smoking and set a date.
• Get support from family and friends.
• Quit with a friend or partner.
• Get help from your doctor.
• Call the Arizona Smoker’s Helpline (ASHLine) 800-556-6222 or visit ashline.org.
• The ASHLine can give you free samples of stop-smoking aides. The ASHLine can also give you counseling and support to help you kick the habit.

In addition to the ASHLine, there are other resources available for you.

Take our interactive Smoking Habits Quiz for a profile of your nicotine dependence and some ideas about how to tame your cravings as you become a non-smoker.

Source: Heatherton TF, Kozlowski LT, Frecker RC, Fagerstrom KO (1991). The Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence: a revision of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire. Br J Addict 86:1119-27.

For more information on quitting tobacco, go to Tobacco Free Arizona at: ASHLine - Individual Services (azdhs.gov)

Tobacco Free Arizona is a program to help Arizonans know the risks of tobacco use and resources for quitting.

We always want to help you get healthy. We also covers certain aids to help you quit if your doctor orders them. Ask your doctor for more information.

Call us and ask to talk with a Health Choice care team member for help quitting smoking.