Where can I get free help to stop smoking?
In the United States, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free, confidential quitline coaching. You can ask for help preparing a quit plan and managing difficult moments. Smokefree.gov explains how quit-smoking counselors can help.
Prefer to begin online? Use Smokefree.gov for free educational tools or our quit-plan worksheet to choose one next step. Quit Support is a commercial educational publisher, not a government program or a quitline.
For nicotine dependence: established support.
For people quitting cigarettes, counseling and medication together offer the strongest chance of success according to the CDC. Get individual guidance from a healthcare professional.
Quitline coaching
Call the U.S. quitline to ask about your plan and available support.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOWMedication information
Learn about cigarette cessation medicines, including nicotine replacement therapy.
Read CDC guidanceLooking for free or lower-cost medication?
Ask your state quitline and healthcare provider what is available and whether you qualify. Some programs offer medication supplies; benefits and eligibility vary. Ask about cessation medicines such as nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges rather than assuming consumer nicotine pouches are cessation treatment.
For vaping: a dedicated starting point.
Smokefree.gov vaping resources cover preparation, triggers, and withdrawal. Discuss medication questions with a clinician; cigarette cessation medicines are not FDA-approved specifically for quitting vaping.
What can I use instead of holding a cigarette or vape?
Try sipping water through a straw, chewing sugar-free gum, holding a small tactile object, or taking a short walk. Choose a response for the moment that is difficult: coffee, desk work, socializing, or a break. Compare hand-to-mouth alternatives or find a strategy for your routine. Cigtrus is another option to explore for the physical action.
A familiar action, without nicotine.
The core Cigtrus smokeless inhaler offers a non-electric hand-to-mouth experience with flavored air and essential oil aromas. It produces no smoke or vapor. It is not a treatment for nicotine withdrawal or a proven way to quit.
Common questions about quit-smoking aids
Are quit-smoking products all doing the same job?
No. Cessation medicines help with nicotine cravings and withdrawal; coaching helps you plan and practice coping strategies. Everyday substitutes and aroma products offer different physical activities. A nicotine-free product should not be assumed to be a tested cessation treatment.
Is Cigtrus the same as a nicotine inhaler?
No. Core Cigtrus is a nicotine-free, non-electric aroma inhaler for a familiar hand-to-mouth routine. A medicinal nicotine inhaler delivers nicotine and has a different purpose. Ask a healthcare professional about medication choices.
Can I get free nicotine patches or gum?
Ask your state quitline about current availability, eligibility, and any limits on supplies. Some programs offer free or reduced-cost cessation medicines; an offer is not guaranteed for every caller.
Build your own next step.
Use the next-step worksheet to record a goal, one cue, one response, and someone to ask for support.