It Takes Strength . . . To Quit
There are more than 1,000 people who die every day in the U.S. And these people could have prevented their deaths.
That’s because those 1,000 people died from tobacco-caused diseases, the leading reason for preventable death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.
The key here is that these deaths are preventable. The power lies in your hands.
“My dad smoked his entire life and I think that smoking is what, in fact, killed him eventually. But I wasn't thinking about that. I just thought it was a cool thing to do and I wanted to smoke too,” said Navy Surgeon General Vice Admiral Adam M. Robinson in a video interview posted on TRICARE’s Tobacco-Free website.
“The reason I stopped smoking was because of my patients . . . Kicking an addiction is probably among the strongest things that we will ever do.”
Ready to Quit?
When you are ready to quit using tobacco, TRICARE and TriWest have tools to help you succeed.
TriWest Tobacco Quitline – 1-866-244-6870
TriWest now has a toll-free tobacco cessation Quitline. Callers can speak to trained representatives to locate needed resources. However, this telephone line is NOT a counseling service; rather it’s a resource available 24/7/365 to help connect those who are ready to quit tobacco with the support they need.
TRICARE and TriWest want you be to be a successful quitter. It all boils down to choice.
Imagine a world where you have the freedom to choose to live longer . . . get help today.
Published Date:
06/04/2010
