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Jump to full article: Hinesville (GA) Coastal Courier, 2010-07-28
Author: Denise Etheridge Staff writer
Intro: Uninsured adult smokers who want to kick the habit can now turn to the Liberty County Health Department for help.
The Georgia Department of Community Health, which oversees the local health department, launched its nicotine replacement therapy program this week. The program’s purpose is to help reduce tobacco use among Georgia residents who are 18 years old or older.
To participate, individuals must first call the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, a free service that provides counseling, support, and referral services for tobacco users. The NRT program will allow participants to receive a free four-week supply of either nicotine gum or the nicotine patch.
“There are a lot of people who really want to quit smoking but don’t have the resources,” said Cristina Gibson, Coastal Health District Director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. “This free service is a great way for those people to get the support they need to help them quit.”
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