Crystal Mackay, Scheduling and Workflow Associate, Service Delivery:
The recent tax increase on tobacco products is causing many people to scramble for their phones in a rush to seek help in quitting. According to USA Today, there has been a tidal wave of calls flooding tobacco quit lines since Wednesday, April 1st, the day the increase took effect. Free & Clear’s 17 state quit lines alone were up 369% from the same day in 2008. This poses the question: How can a hotline help me quit?
Well, we are not just a hotline. We will not just give you some information, slap a patch on you and send you on your way. We are staffed with highly skilled and well-trained tobacco treatment specialists who understand that quitting takes mental, emotional and physical preparation. Our Quit Coaches are here to help you quit and stay quit by helping you create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle.
People want to quit for many reasons (recent tax increase included) and we know how important it is to have a solid plan when fighting tobacco addiction. Once we have a better idea about what your needs are, we can help you make a plan to overcome the potential barriers to your success: the behaviors, emotions and physical cravings that seem to beat people down in their attempts to quit.
When you are ready, give us a call; we are here for you. No pressure, no assembly line routine…Just an open ear, the desire to help you reach your goals…and to help you save some cash, too!