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New York State Quitline

28 min • 18 mars 2025

People who smoke a half-a-pack of cigarettes each day often consider themselves to be “light” or “moderate” smokers. But like those who are “heavy” tobacco product users, they can save upwards of $2,500 a year by quitting. Although adult usage is at historic lows in New York State, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease, and negatively affects nearly every organ in the body. Despite these facts, some people continue to struggle with quitting due to the product’s highly addictive nature. Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard learns about the New York State Quitline, who wants to remind you about the many free tools available to make a quit-attempt and to sustain success. She speaks with Darlene Drake, Tobacco Treatment Specialist and Senior Supervisor, and Tony Astran, PR and Communications Manager, with the New York State Quitline.