Free nicotine patches

The Worcester Tobacco Free Partnership sends word that you can get free nicotine patches by calling 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP.

"Patches will be available starting May 6, 2008 to eligible adults who live, work, or study in Worcester. Offer expires June 30, 2008."

READY...

• Think about your reasons for quitting.

• Set a quit date.
• Ask for support from people in your life.

SET...

• Get rid of ALL tobacco. Buy gum and healthy snacks.

• Think ahead about what you’ll do when you get the urge to smoke.
• If you plan to use quit-smoking medicine (like the patch) get it and learn how to use it.

QUIT.

• Keep busy on your quit date.

• Reward yourself with something special.
• Call a friend to cheer you on!