You Can Afford to Quit Smoking.....Medicaid Can Help

Quittin is hard......

If you want to quit smoking, you're not alone. 1. Most smokers want to quit, but quittin is hard 2. It's not a matter of "will power" and it's not just a bad habit. 3.It's an additction that can be treated. 4. What does help is medicine and counseling from someone who knows about quitting. 5. But, medicines are expensive. 6. The good news is that Medicaid pays for most medicines.

Talk to your doctor about quitting and getting medicines to help you quit.

Counseling helps! Quitline Free Counseling

7. Counselors can tell you how to avoid the things that make you want to smoke ( like your first cup of coffee in the morning). 8. Conselors at the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline know how to help you be successful in quitting. 9. They will call you with support on days that you choose. 10. Or, you can call them when you are stressed about quitting. 11. The Quitline also has lists of local programs that can help you.

CALL THE QUITLINE: 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Available 24 hours daily