There are many resources available to Auburn students, faculty, and staff who wish to quit smoking. To quit smoking is a life-changing decision and can seem daunting or even impossible, but with the help of others who care and a solid plan of action, success can be attained.
The Auburn Harrison School of Pharmacy offers pharmaceutical care to individuals in our community who wish to quit smoking. The “Pack It Up” cessation program_involves personal, face-to-face evaluations and planning sessions with pharmacists. Pharmacotherapy is also a available option for those who need it to facilitate their cessation process.
Appointments with Auburn pharmacists can be made by phone or email:
(334) 844-4099
334-844-4099 Make an Appointment
The Alabama Tobacco Quitline is a free telephone and online coaching service for any Alabamian who is ready to quit tobacco. Information, referrals and coaching are confidential, and sessions are designed on a schedule that is convenient for you. If you are eligible, you may receive a free eight-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches.
Quitline is available by phone: 1-800-QUITNOW
Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm
For more information about the services provided by Alabama QUITNOW, visit their website
The US government devotes an entire website to information on cessation programs and how to quit smoking. Click on the link below to get more information about the effects of smoking and you can go smoke-free.
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/quit-for-life
http://www.alabamaquitnow.com/index.php
http://www.quitnet.com/library/programs/plugin_results.jtml?userSearch=1&State=AL&Zip=&FindProgram=Find+Program
http://www.smokefree.gov/
http://www.becomeanex.org/
https://www.kintera.org/site/apps/kb/home/login.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=38973&membershipreq=83912&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fw
http://s96539219.onlinehome.us/toolkits/smoking/main.htm
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4615
http://www.naquitline.org/
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GuidetoQuittingSmoking/index
http://www.smokefree.gov/pubs/Clearing-The-Air_acc.pdf
http://www.umm.edu/features/quitsmoking.htm
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/quit_smoking_cessation.htm
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/quitting-smoking-help-for-cravings-and-tough-situations
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/quick_stress_relief.htm
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nicotine-craving/SK00057
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/helping-a-smoker-quit
http://www.californiasmokershelpline.org/Information/pdf_files/How_Can_I_Help_My_Friends_and_Family.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002974-pdf.pdfhttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/index.htm
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/cessationhttp://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/tobacco.html
http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/CigaretteSmoking/cigarette-smoking-who-and-how-affects-health
http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/CigaretteSmoking/cigarette-smoking-care-of-self
http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/CigaretteSmoking/cigarette-smoking-tobacco
http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/CigaretteSmoking/cigarette-smoking-why-quit
