Episode #23: Becoming Tobacco Free Can Start With One Phone Call or Online Click

Beyond The Two Pillars of Recovery®

Tobacco users in every state in the U.S. can connect with well-trained helpers who listen—not lecture—and provide encouragement and resources to individuals who want to leave tobacco behind. On request, some states, including Vermont, send free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as patches, gum, and lozenges. Guest Dana Bourne MPH manages telephone and online “quit” services for Vermont residents and describes how call centers operate locally and nationally. Many individuals quit tobacco simply because they keep at it and don't go it alone.