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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Tobacco Cessation Program
Who is Eligible for the Tobacco Cessation
Program, UCANQUIT2?
The UCANQUIT2 is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
- Active Duty members and their dependents
- Reservists
- Civilian Employees of the Coast Guard
Purpose of Program
Tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable
death in the United States and a major risk factor in many chronic
illnesses. The Health Promotion Program recognizes that tobacco dependence
is a chronic condition that often requires repeated intervention before
life long freedom from nicotine dependence is achieved.
Members are encouraged to utilize the services available at
WWW.UCANQUIT2.ORG,
a free online resource for the U.S. Military sponsored by the Department
of Defense. You can also call the American Cancer Society
Quit line at 1-800-QUIT NOW or 1-800-784-8669.
Facts about Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking today can dramatically improve the overall health of a
tobacco user in the days, weeks and months to follow. Here are some
examples of what a quitter will experience:
- Within 24 hours your lungs will start to clear out mucous
- Within 48 hours your sense of smell and taste will improve
- Within 72 hours you can breathe easier and have more energy
- Within 12 weeks, coughing, breathing and wheezing problems will improve
- Within one year, your risk of heart disease is reduced to 50% of a continuing smoker
- Within 10-15 years your risk of cancer is similar to that of someone who never smoked
Program
Confidentiality
Coast Guard Policies Regarding Tobacco Use
The entire CG Nicotine Use Policy can be found in Chapter 3 of the Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual - COMDTINST M6200.1C
Program Resources
Your
Regional
Health Promotion Manager (HPM) can offer unit-wide tobacco
cessation education and training upon request. HPMs also maintain a
library of tobacco cessation educational materials and a resource list for
services outside of the CG.
CG SUPRT - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778) or www.CGSUPRT.com
The CG SUPRT program provides tobacco cessation resources. Go to CGSUPRT.com and type "TOBACCO" in the search box. You can also contact the program 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling one toll-free number. The CG SUPRT program provides confidential professional counseling, education, and referral services to you and your family members.1-800-QUIT-NOW
A free, phone-based service with educational materials and coaches that can help you quit smoking or chewing tobacco.Freedom Quit Line - free Nicotine Replacement Therapy delivered to your home.
Quit Tobacco - UCanQuit2 is a DoD site that provides numerous tools, resources and 24/7 coaching support. UCanQuit2 resources include:
Ready2Quit: DoD interactive web-based tobacco cessation program. Ready2Quit can be accessed on any desktop, tablet or mobile device.
smokefree.gov - Expert help, tobacco cessation tools, and facts about tobacco.
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TRICARE Resources: beneficiaries can receive free tobacco cessation aids, including pharmaceuticals, find info on TRICARE-covered tobacco cessation services, access tobacco cessation coaches, or receive reimbursement for local programs.
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TRICARE Quit line: A free telephone support and referral service available 24/7/365. Quitline (Tricare Regions):
| West Region | call 1-866-244-6870 |
| South Region | call 1-877-414-9949 |
| North Region | call 1-866-459-8766 |
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TRICARE Tobacco Cessation coverage: up to 18 counseling sessions per quit attempt. Eligibility: AD, Reservists on orders for 31+ days, reservists participating in Tricare Reserve Select, dependents of eligible members.
TRICARE covers nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products and other related medications to support efforts to quit tobacco use. These medications are available at military pharmacies and through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery (where available), but not through TRICARE retail outlet locations (civilian pharmacies). Covered NRT medications are available to TRICARE eligible beneficiaries (18 years and older) with a written prescription from their provider. Medicare-eligible beneficiaries are not included in this program. For more information on how to obtain these medications, visit the TRICARE Web site at: http://www.tricare.mil/quittobacco, or call the TRICARE pharmacy information line at 1-877-363-1303.
TRICARE Smoking Cessation Program Medications
Requesting Services or Resources
Program References
- Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual - COMDTINST M1020.8H
- Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual - COMDTINST M6200.1C
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Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotion Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Health Promotions Program Manager, Tim Merrell at (202)
475-5146, fax (202) 475-5907, or email at
Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.
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