Tobacco Treatment Resources
(Web-based and Text message programs)
Tobacco Treatment by Text Messages
• SmokefreeTXT - Smokefree TXT is a mobile service designed for young adults across the United States. SmokefreeTXT was created to provide
24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers stop smoking for good. Website: (http://smokefree.gov/smokefreetxt/)
• Text 2 Quit-Text2quit is a program to help people quit smoking and stay nonsmokers. It includes text messages, emails, and access to a personal
web portal. Once you sign up, the text messages can be used on their own. Or you can use all three components for the most support. Website:
(https://www.text2quit.com)
Tobacco Treatment on the Web
• Quit Advisor – This site helps smokers understand the process of quitting smoking and provides resources to help them. Website:
www.quitadvisormd.com
• Become An Ex - This site is re-learning life without cigarettes. The Become an EX plan is based on personal experiences from ex-smokers, as well
as the latest scientific research from the experts at Mayo Clinic. Website: http://www.becomeanex.org/
Determined to Quit - This site includes The Quit Companion tool that can be tailored to meet your needs. If you’re not ready to commit to a specific
day just yet, the Companion can become your personalized electronic quit journal. It will track your habits and provide a visual picture of your
smoking patterns. Website: http://www.determinedtoquit.com/
• Smokefree.gov website - A site dedicated to help individuals quit smoking. Reasons to quit, how to prepare to quit, managing cravings, determining
your "triggers," information about various smoking treatment aids, a publication geared just for African American smokers and more. Website:
http://www.smokefree.gov/
• Quitnet -Track the amount of lifetime and money saved by quitting. Quitnet offers a way to create your own quit plan and forums where you can
communicate with others and receive expert advice. Information is available in Spanish. An online chat area is available when members need help
right now. Website: http://www.quitnet.com/qnhomepage.aspx
• My Last Dip - This web site is designed to help people quit using chewing tobacco. Website: http://mylastdip.com/index.jsp
USC Aiken Healthy 4 Life Initiative Information
Web Site - http://dotcms.usca.edu/initiatives/healthy-4-life/
Tobacco Free USC Aiken - http://dotcms.usca.edu/initiatives/tobacco-free-usca/