The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), offers Oklahomans the opportunity to quit with free personalized help.

The Helpline provides services including text and email support, phone and web coaching, at least a two-week supply of nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges, and more!

Often referred to as snuff, dip or chew, smokeless tobacco causes many health conditions including several cancers. Historically, people used smokeless tobacco thinking it was a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. However, smokeless tobacco also contains addictive nicotine and harmful carcinogens that are linked to cancer of the mouth, pancreas and esophagus. In addition, users can experience bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay and even tooth loss.

As people consider quitting smokeless tobacco, they can expect. withdrawal symptoms include irritability, irregularity or constipation, hunger, headaches and a desire for sweets. Chewing on sugar-free gum, mints or anything crunchy can help curb cravings. Physical activity, even s a walk around the block, can help calm nerves. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit OKhelpline.com to explore the free services. For Oklahoma youth wanting to tackle their nicotine addiction, My Life, My Quit provides teens 13 – 17 tailored resources for quitting tobacco. The text-based program offers free and confidential help from a quit coach specially trained to listen to teens.