Proud to be Tobacco Free

Comments, Feedback and Questions to smokingcessation@cecil.edu.

Helpful Information

Documents

Tobacco Free Campus Policy

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NCI QuitPal is a free app provided by the National Cancer Institute and can be accessed through iTunes or the App Store. Some of the features include the ability to track daily smoking habits with an easy to use calendar and graphs tracking money saved and number of packs not smoked. Also included are health milestones and craving tips to stay motivated, as well as the opportunity to connect with social networks to give milestone updates, create a video diary and watch personalized video messages from loved ones. There is also access to NCI’s Cancer Information Service by toll-free phone line or live chat.

Smoke Free - Quit Smoking Now

Smoke Free - Quit Smoking Now is a free app provided by David Crane and can be accessed through iTunes or the App Store. The app includes ways to track number of cravings/severity, total dollars saved, and days smoke free/number of cigarettes eliminated. There is also the opportunity to earn badges, share progress and energy levels.

Smoking Cessation Stations

Check out the Smoking Cessation Stations located in the Library and the Physical Education Complex on the North East Campus. They can also be found at the Elkton Station. The stations have a variety of resources for anyone who may be interested in trying to quit.

Links to Smoking Cessation Resources

Resources

Smoking Stops Here

This is a free service for Marylanders 13 years and older sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Assistance is offered for anyone wanting to quit any kind of tobacco use including cigarettes, cigars or smokeless. Support is available online or by phone. Participants may also be eligible to receive the nicotine patch or gum.

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Delaware Quit Line

The Delaware Division of Public Health offers the Delaware Quitline, a powerful tool to help Delaware residents, 18 years and older, who are ready to kick the habit. Services include motivational support by phone or in person, a quit-smoking guidebook, and vouchers for nicotine patches or gum.

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Smokefree.gov

This website provides numerous resources including assistance with quitting, links to Smokefree Apps and Smokefree TXT, types of support options, information on smoking issues and how to find health professionals or social support.

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American Lung Association

The Freedom From Smoking ® group clinic includes eight sessions and features a step-by-step plan for quitting smoking. Each session is designed to help smokers gain control over their behavior. The clinic format encourages participants to work on the process and problems of quitting both individually and as part of a group. There is an online version offered as well.

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Vaping Educational Resource Guide

Resources and educational material on vaping and its harmful effects.

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Mesothelioma

Both asbestos and smoking, separately, can cause lung cancer, but together the effect is worse. Someone who smokes and is exposed to asbestos is at an increased risk of developing lung cancer compared to someone who experiences one or the other, but not both.

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Additional Online Programs

Programs

Title	Description
EX	EX - a new way to think about quitting smoking. Three Steps, One Goal: Quit Smoking. Re-learn your life without cigarettes with this free quit smoking plan. The EX Plan is based on scientific research and practical advice from ex-smokers. It isn't just about quitting smoking. It’s about "re-learning life without cigarettes."
Quitnet	QuitNet is the world's largest and most comprehensive online quit-smoking service offering tools and support needed to quit. Resources include personal quitting tools and gadgets, medication support to help choose the right quit medication, online support through forums and chatrooms, and assistance with finding a counselor or experienced quit specialist.

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