Quit Tobacco

More than 70% of people who use tobacco want to quit. Lots of factors influence how hard or easy it is to quit using tobacco products. Click here for information on tobacco research and studies.

When you’re ready to quit, research shows you’ll be more successful if you use tools and support to help you. King County offers comprehensive tobacco cessation support. Combine these benefits with free community programs and you'll be better prepared to quit. Learn about methods that might be right for you.

Find out how King County employees are doing and read health heroes stories to inspire you.

Quit Tobacco is a comprehensive King County program designed to educate, encourage and empower you to quit using tobacco products.

Make 2012 your time to quit

King County has contracted with Free & Clear to bring the Quit For Life program to all benefits-covered employees, spartners and dependants over 18 years of age. More than 300 employees made 2011 their time to quit! To enroll in this confidential and proven-effective program, call 1-866-QUIT-4-LIFE (1-866-784-8454) or register online.

Quit Tobacco - In the News

Exercise May Temporarily Ease Cigarette Cravings (Aug 26, 2012)

One in Five US Adults Smoke, Tied For All-Time Low (Aug 22, 2012)

Really? Quitting Smoking Is Harder for Women(June 11, 2012)

Questions and answers to tobacco regulation

Search for tobacco news through Medline (National Institutes of Health)

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Quit Tobacco Health Heroes

Get inspired! You're not alone in your struggle to Quit Tobacco. Hear from Health Heroes around the county who've broken their habit.

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