Quit Nicotine

Nicotine use and exposure to secondhand smoke together represent the number one cause of preventable deaths in this country. SMCHD encourages all nicotine users to quit to better support their health and the health of others.

Nicotine Cessation Program

The Nicotine Cessation Program is FREE and takes place over the course of 7 weeks (weekly 1-hour sessions). Participants learn behavioral modifications, stress management, and other techniques to help them quit using nicotine products.

Upcoming Sessions:

Classes are held on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 in 7-week sessions.

April 29, 2025 – June 10, 2025

SMCHD is exploring the possibility of launching a Nicotine Cessation Support Group and would love your input! If you’re interested, please complete this form.

American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking Adult Cessation Classes

Over the course of eight sessions led by an expert Freedom From Smoking® facilitator, group participants work through the quitting process together. Seven weeks may sound like a lot of time, but research has proven that the more time a tobacco user spends in a supportive situation while trying to quit, the more likely they are to succeed. People who use the Freedom From Smoking® Group Program are six times more likely to be tobacco-free one year later than those who try to quit on their own.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is the most commonly used family of quit-smoking medications. NRT reduces withdrawal feelings by giving you a small controlled amount of nicotine without the dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes. This small amount of nicotine helps satisfy your craving for nicotine and reduces the urge to smoke. Combining NRT with other strategies can improve your chances of quitting and staying quit.

Get Help to Quit

FREE Maryland Tobacco Quitline available 24/7 – Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
SmokeFree.Gov: Text2Quit app and special resources for veterans, teens, and more!
Tips from Former Smokers (Como dejar de fumar)

For more info, call (301) 475-4330 or email smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov!

Teen Cessation Support

LiveVapeFree

LiveVapeFree is a program that offers judgement-free support and powerful resources to help you kick vaping to the curb. Join for free and take back control over your life!

EX Program

Since 2008, EX Program has collaborated with the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center. When you sign up for a free EX Program account, you’ll get access to a flexible, personalized program to help you change your patterns, find support, and explore nicotine replacement therapy.

SmokeFreeTeen

SmokeFreeTeen provides resources and tools, such as personalized quit plans, the quitSTART app, and SmokefreeTXT for Teens, to help teenagers quit smoking and stay tobacco-free.

Visit our VapeAware page for information about e-cigarettes!