Maryland's smoking ban goes into effect February 2008. If you are ready to quit smoking, these smoking cessation resources can help.
Baltimore City makes use of its share of Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement paid to the State of Maryland by offering its residents free smoking cessation courses. These year-round classes are limited to 10 participants. Nicotine patches are provided to some participants based doctor's recommendation. To join a class call 410-396-1438.
From Maryland's Department of Health and Hygiene, this telephone counseling is designed to help you make a plan for stopping smoking and stick to it. And if you think you'll need a little more help than that, its
events calendar has a directory of support groups and classes.
Call 1-800-QUIT NOW or 1-800-784-8669.
The "Free Yourself Stop Smoking & Prevention Program" focuses on dealing with withdraw, stress management and relapse planning. Get 10 people to sign up, and they'll bring the program to you.
This Mount Vernon clinic offers "The Last Drag" smoking cessation program. Though this program is free, participants must have a primary care physician to prescribe the patch or nicotine gum. Don' have a primary care physician? Find
find a doctor in Baltimore using these resouces or sign up at the clinic.
Look here for more information about why to quit smoking and how to do it. Get inspiration from other successful quitters.
This list of quit smoking classes compiled by Johns Hopkins Bayview includes programs in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
