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NOVEMBER 2024
How your body reacts when you quit tobacco or nicotine
Kicking the habit isn’t easy. But if you’re able to quit smoking or vaping, you may notice some small improvements right away. Maybe you’re less out of breath during everyday activities or your sense of smell is better. There are also changes going on that you can’t see — from the moment you take your last puff.
If you’re a current user of tobacco or nicotine, maybe now is the time to decide if you’re ready to start your smoke-free life. You can join thousands of smokers across the country in taking the first step during the Great American Smokeout® on November 21. You can also enroll in the Costco Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation Program to get coaching and support to help you on your journey.
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A timeline of your body’s recovery
Check out the infographic below to learn how your body recovers from tobacco over time. Many of these changes apply to quitting nicotine too1.
1Hawai‘i Public Health Institute. 12 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Vaping
Sources:
American Cancer Society. Health benefits of quitting smoking over time.
WebMD. What happens to your body when you quit smoking.
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Resources for you
- Costco Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation Program offers one-on-one support from a Costco pharmacist who will design a plan to help you quit tobacco and nicotine products. This program includes access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) at no cost. To learn more and enroll, go to Costcobenefits.com and click “Quit Tobacco” under Health & Wellness. Or call the Costco Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Team at 866-818-2368.
- Costco Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation Program offers coaching and support to help you quit tobacco and nicotine products. This program also includes access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) at no cost. To learn more and enroll, go to Costcobenefits.com and click “Quit Tobacco” under Health & Wellness, or talk to a Care Partner at Resources for Living at 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711).
- Costco Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation Program offers one-on-one support from a Costco pharmacist who will design a plan to help you quit tobacco and nicotine products. This program includes access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) at no cost. To learn more and enroll, go to Costcobenefits.com and click “Quit Tobacco” under Health & Wellness. Or call theCostco Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Team at 866-818-2368.