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South Dakota QuitLine is a FREE resource available to any state resident 13 or older. Choose from three ways to leave smoking, vaping or chewing in the past. Quit, stay quit and breathe easy.

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TRIBAL TOBACCO ADVOCACY TOOLKIT

The purpose of the Toolkit is to support tribes and tribal allies with a framework for public health

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Youth & Young Adults

Children and young adults are especially vulnerable to loss of brain function as a result of vaping.
Even using e-cigarette devices without nicotine can cause damage. To protect your physical and mental health, it's time to quit.

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More Good years

Quitting is the difference between quality time with your family and missing out to catch your breath. Enjoy your years really living. Leave tobacco in the past, and live more good years.

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Control Tobacco

Access tools for educators, coalitions and more. Explore our media library, order educational or advocacy supplies and more.

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Thinking About Quitting?

Thinking about leaving your nicotine addiction in the past? Put out that cigarette, drop the vape pen and close the tin for the last time.

Step One — Done

CONGRATS!

The first and most important step in kicking your tobacco habit for good is just thinking about quitting. Moving forward to learn about the countless benefits of quitting may be the best decision you make.

Now it's time to take the next step: Learn more about the benefits of quitting!

Step Two

Why Quit?

Quitting can forever change your life for the better. Imagine being able to breathe more easily, save thousands every year, play a more active role in relationships and more.

The health benefits of quitting are immediate and include reduced risk of cancers, heart disease, and stroke. A 35 year-old man who quits smoking will, on average, increase his life expectancy by 5 years!

  • After 20 minutes your pulse and blood pressure return to normal.
  • After 12 hours your oxygen level returns to normal, and carbon monoxide and nicotine levels in the blood are reduced to half.
  • Within 24 hours your lungs start to clear out smoking debris and mucus, and carbon monoxide will be eliminated from your body.
  • After 48 hours your ability to smell and taste is improved.
  • Within 2 weeks the circulation of your whole body improves.
  • Within 3-9 months the function of your lungs are increased up to 10%, and there is less coughing and wheezing.
  • Within 5 years your risk of heart attack falls to about half.
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Quit & Stay Quit

Everybody quits differently. Your quit journey is your own, and only you know what works for you. Find the method that fits into your journey to put out that cigarette, shut off the vape pen or close the tin for the last time. Start your quit journey today, and get back to your life!

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Phone Coaching

Get help from a Quitline phone coach. Your coach will be there for you every step of the way.

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Kickstart Kit

Kickstart Kit

Kick the habit with the FREE Kickstart Kit, which ships to your door with cessation medication and the Quit Guide.

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Quit Guide

Quit Guide

Skip the coaching and medication for now. Start your journey with the FREE Quit Guide to quit when you are ready.

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