Tobacco Use and the Military

Double your chances of quitting tobacco for good when you work with a free Quit Coach from QuitlineNC

We know most people who use tobacco want to quit. If you are thinking about quitting cigarettes, tobacco, or vapes, you don’t have to do it alone.

QuitlineNC offers free:

  • Empowering, confidential, and non-judgmental support from a highly trained Quit Coach to support you through your quit.
  • You will have up to five sessions working with your Quit Coach through calls, text or chat and group videos.

All services are provided by the State of North Carolina and are free to the public.

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Active-Duty Military

If you are an active member of the U.S. Military, there are other tobacco cessation services and resources available.

TRICARE covers prescription and over-the-counter tobacco cessation products at no cost for TRICARE beneficiaries age 18 or older who not eligible for Medicare.

CDC’s Tip From Former Smokers® has detailed information on DoD and Service-specific resources available just for you!

YouCanQuit2 is a Defense Department (DOD) education campaign, aligned to the Defense Health Agency, for the U.S. military. Its mission is to help Service members quit tobacco—for themselves and their loved ones.

Veterans

If you are a U.S. Military Veteran, the U.S. Veteran's Health Administration has many resources and tools to help you quit tobacco. 

Veteran's Administration Telephone Quitline

Call 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838) for tobacco cessation counseling for any Veteran who receives health care through VA.

SmokefreeVET Webpage

Includes information about quitting cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, along with interactive tools.

SmokefreeVET Text Program

A six to eight-week program that sends two-five texts per day, timed to a Veteran’s quit date, available for cigarette smokers and smokeless tobacco users. Text VET to 47848

Veterans Affairs Tobacco and Health

Smoking affects everyone differently. VA offers specialized resources, tailored for different people, facing different challenges. 

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