Tobacco Cessation Classes Scheduled

The next in a series of free tobacco cessation classes begins on Wednesday, November 7, in the Garrett County Health Department conference room in Oakland at 5:30 p.m.

Throughout the ten weeks of classes, participants will receive many resources to help them change their habits including a notebook with many tools, group support from others who are also trying to quit smoking, and free cessation aids in the form of nicotine patches, nicotine gum or the prescription drug, Zyban.

Participants, as well as the general public, may also access to the Maryland Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.  This quitline gives tobacco users access to a “Quitting Coach” for help seven days a week.

The first class for 2019 is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Health Department in Oakland.

For more information about the upcoming class or to register, contact the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334 7730 or 301-895-3111. The classes, cessation aids, and Maryland Tobacco Quitline are funded by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Program.

By: Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department

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