Is Tobacco Free Florida free?

Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services, like 24/7 access to call a trained Quit Coach,® online resources to build personalized quit plans, and a 2-week starter kit of nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges that is mailed to you. Our quit services can double or triple your chances of success.

Are antismoking ads effective?

Strong evidence proves that graphic hard-hitting anti-tobacco ads work, and those that arouse strong negative emotions perform better than those that do not. Hard-hitting media campaigns are not only effective at promoting quit attempts, they also reduce youth initiation.

Who pays Tobacco Free Florida?

Florida’s tobacco settlement fund
The department’s Tobacco Free Florida campaign is a statewide cessation and prevention campaign funded by Florida’s tobacco settlement fund. Since the program began in 2007, more than 234,000 Floridians have successfully quit using one of Tobacco Free Florida’s free tools and services.

Where can I get free nicotine patches in Florida?

Tobacco Free Florida’s resources are free and easy to access: CALL: Call Tobacco Free Florida at 1-877-U-CAN-NOW to speak with a Quit Coach® who will help you assess your addiction and help you create a personalized quit plan.

Is Florida a smoke free state?

Because of that amendment, Florida law prohibits smoking in most public and private businesses, including restaurants. While there are few exceptions, including standalone bars, the amendment makes it possible for many Floridians to go about their daily lives without being exposed to secondhand smoke.

Can you get free nicotine patches?

You can get free nicotine patches before your quit date as long as you have a quit date within 30 days before enrolling to receive the services. In addition to ordering nicotine patches, gum and lozenges for FREE from 802Quits, your healthcare provider can prescribe other types of quit medications.

How much does a tobacco license cost in Florida?

a $50 fee
FEE: Only applicants for a Retail Tobacco Products Dealer Permit must pay a $50 fee. APPLICATION: Applicants may complete DBPR ABT-6028 (available as either an online form via the Online Services button below or a fillable PDF form via the Printable Application button below).

Can you get nicotine patches free?

NRT is safe to use, even long-term. It’s a much better option than returning to smoking as it only contains nicotine. NRT is available to everyone free from any community pharmacy. This will also give you access to additional support through your prescriber.