As a service member, your strength, focus and readiness are essential, but the tobacco industry is working hard to undermine all three with advertising that’s designed to slip under the radar...

Many people who use tobacco say they need the break they get from stepping outside to smoke or vape. However, part of why using tobacco products makes you feel relaxed is because they satisfy your...

As a service member, staying mission-ready means getting the rest your body and mind need to perform at their best – but tobacco use could be standing in your way. Tobacco products can keep you...

Are you ready to stop using nicotine pouches, chew or dip and enjoy the benefits of a tobacco free life? Quitting tobacco products can be tough, but a solid game plan can help you succeed. Spitting...

While most people who use tobacco agree that smoking is bad for you, many don’t know tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. Each year about 480,000...

A recent study found Active-Duty Army soldiers are almost 10 times more likely to have used nicotine pouches in the last month than civilians. Nicotine pouches may be “tobacco-free,” but they...

Most people who use tobacco hope to quit either now or in the future. In 2022, more than two-thirds of people who smoked cigarettes (67.7%) said they wanted to quit smoking. Over half of people who...

People have lots of questions about tobacco products, like how does smoking affect your health, what are the best ways to quit vaping and how can you keep young people in your life from using tobacco...

If you’re having tummy trouble, tobacco use may be partly to blame. The chemicals in tobacco can irritate your throat, stomach and intestines causing painful digestive issues like acid reflux...

Quitting tobacco is a great way to improve your health. Adding exercise to your quit plan can also provide an opportunity to improve your fitness! Regular exercise makes quitting a less stressful...

When you’re ready to quit tobacco, support from an expert can help you succeed. Research shows counseling helps people make changes to their behavior that can last a lifetime. A smoking cessation...

Did you know that the allure to winning a bet and the calming sensation of using nicotine products share similar habit-forming psychological effects? It is important for people who use nicotine to...

Some people who use tobacco think it won’t affect their health because they will quit before it causes serious health problems like lung cancer or heart disease. However, these are not the only...

Support from family and friends can be a big help when someone is trying to quit smoking! Here are some ideas about how to be an effective support person for the people you care about. Let Them Know...

Is the Cost of Tobacco Burning a Hole in Your Pocket? Many people wish they had a little more cash available to have fun, buy nice things, or save for the future. When you use tobacco products, you...

Cigars, including little cigars, cigarillos and premium cigars, are popular among young adults for many reasons. However, they are not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Here are some common myths...

What Is Mindfulness?  Mindfulness means being aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations and environment without labeling them as good or bad. Many people who have quit smoking say that practicing...

Everyone loves a bright and healthy smile. However, tobacco can keep you from shining your brightest by affecting how you look, damaging your gums and even causing oral cancers. Cosmetic Effects Bad...

If you’re ready to quit tobacco, a smartphone app or texting program may be a great addition to your quit plan. Apps and texting programs can help you plan your quit day, manage stress and cravings...

If you use tobacco products, there is a chance you may find yourself in a relationship with someone who also uses them. The good news is that when it’s time to move on to a tobacco-free life, you...

If you are ready to quit tobacco but are unsure how to get started, having a conversation with your healthcare provider (HCP) can be a great first step. They can help you get closer to living a...

Quitting tobacco can be challenging, but have you considered the benefits? Find out how quitting all forms of tobacco can positively affect your life.

Weighing the pros and cons of quitting tobacco? Ask yourself if these benefits tip the scale for you.

Find out why your diet (and overall health!) are better off without tobacco.

Break down the cost of using tobacco and see how much you can save by quitting.

Find out how ditching tobacco will help level up your muscle gains (and overall fitness goals)!

Whether you are preparing to deploy or are already deployed, there are resources to help you stick to your tobacco free goals.

Learn the common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and how you can power through them to quit tobacco.

Varenicline helps you quit tobacco by cutting the pleasure your brain gets from using tobacco and reducing the withdrawal symptoms.

Bupropion helps tobacco users quit by reducing the craving for nicotine.

Still have questions about medicines that can help you quit or stay quit? Look through the FAQs about medicines to learn more.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can help with nicotine withdrawal and lessen your urge to use tobacco.

Be prepared to avoid and handle triggers to quit tobacco and stay quit.

How Service members can build healthy habits while they quit tobacco

If tobacco use is causing health concerns that are impacting your readiness, NRT might be a solution.

The U.S. Surgeon General says quitting smoking is the most important action you can take to improve your health.

It’s hard enough to quit tobacco, but living with a fellow tobacco user who is not quitting can present extra challenges.

Review key questions about quitting tobacco and figure out if you’re ready to prepare to quit.

Arming yourself with tips and tactics can help you start a strong quit journey. Learn how you can get ready for the big day.

Talk to your health care provider to learn which tobacco cessation medication may be best for you, and which options are covered by TRICARE.

Your first day without tobacco might be tough (like, really tough). Get ready to face the challenge and stay strong!

Find out what you need to quit and stay quit.