Connecticut Department of Public Health urges residents to kick the smoking habit

In a release, the Connecticut Department of Public Health said it encourages tobacco users "to ring in the New Year by calling the Connecticut Quitline for free help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW."

"The Connecticut Quitline is a free service for Connecticut residents that provides tobacco use cessation, counseling, resources and support to those who want to be tobacco free," the release said.

"The Quitline is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Getting help is easy by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-855-DEJELO-YA for Spanish. Connecticut residents can also register online at www.quitnow.net/connecticut. "

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Tobacco and the New Year DEC 2013

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