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A free service for British Columbians to quit or reduce tobacco/nicotine
Create your personalized Quit Plan or
call a Quit Coach 1-877-455-2233

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Whether you just arrived in BC or have been here a little while, QuitNow is here to help you start fresh. Our free quit coaching and support services are built for newcomers, no cost, no pressure, and no prior knowledge of the Canadian health system required. Visit the link in bio to learn how to access free quit support and subsidized quit aids as a newcomer to BC. by @quitnowbc

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2 days ago

Quitting nicotine has its perks 🐾 by @quitnowbc

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5 days ago

Patio season, festivals, long weekends... summer is full of moments where nicotine used to show up. Here are a few ways to navigate those moments smoke and vape free.⁠⁠Save these reminders before your next summer event. 🍹☀️ by @quitnowbc

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11 days ago

Slips and relapses are part of the quit journey. If (or when) they happen to you, try to go easy on yourself. One cigarette or a few puffs of a vape doesn't erase the progress you have already made. ⁠⁠Shake it off, remember why you started, and pick right back up whenever you are ready. We are cheering you on. 💛 by @quitnowbc

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17 days ago

Big tobacco and the cigfluencers can keep their propaganda, we're off to enjoy our nicotine-free summer. ☀️ Send this to a friend who needs the reminder. by @quitnowbc

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19 days ago

Support is ready when you are. From 1:1 support with expert Quit Coaches to daily text or email tips, we have support services tailored to your needs. Whether you're quitting, reducing, or exploring your options, we're here to support you. ⁠⁠Get started at the link in our bio. by @quitnowbc

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23 days ago

More room for the good stuff.⁠⁠Long nights. Beach hangs. That first sip of an iced drink on a hot day.⁠⁠What are you looking forward to this summer? by @quitnowbc

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a month ago

Cravings can feel overwhelming in the moment, but they don't last forever.⁠"Urge surfing" is a technique that can help you get through cravings without acting on them. Instead of trying to push the urge away, notice it with curiosity. What does it feel like? Where do you feel it? Is it growing, shrinking, or changing?⁠Like a wave, cravings rise, peak, and eventually pass.⁠The next time a craving hits, see if you can ride it out for a few minutes. You may be surprised by what happens.⁠Find more tools and support for managing cravings and quitting nicotine at the link in our bio. by @quitnowbc

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a month ago

Traditional tobacco and commercial tobacco are not the same.⁠On Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize that in many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures, traditional tobacco is used in ceremony, prayer, offerings, and cultural practices. Commercial tobacco refers to manufactured nicotine products like cigarettes and cigars, which are mass-produced by the nicotine industry and do not reflect the sacredness of traditional tobacco.⁠⁠Understanding the difference matters when talking about health and quitting support.⁠If you use commercial tobacco, support is available when you’re ready at the link in our bio. by @quitnowbc

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a month ago

Turns out there’s more room for living when one thing isn’t taking up space in your day ☀️ by @quitnowbc

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a month ago

"Trying to quit when everyone at work smokes?⁠⁠Smoke breaks are built into the culture on a lot of job sites. They're how you decompress, connect with coworkers, and get through a tough day. Quitting doesn't mean giving that up — it means finding a different way to take the break.⁠⁠A few things that help: keeping gum or mints on hand for cravings, having a go-to move for stress (a quick walk, a breathing exercise), and telling at least one person at work what you're trying to do.⁠⁠Quitting is tough. So is the work you do every day. You've got the skills — we've got the tools to back you up.⁠⁠Learn more about quitting in the trades at the link in our bio." by @quitnowbc

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a month ago

Quitting nicotine in June really is ~that~ girl by @quitnowbc

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2 months ago