Smoking Cessation

Baton Rouge General's Smoking Cessation program addresses real life issues surrounding the lifestyle of a smoker including weight control, stress management, fighting the urge to smoke and staying smoke-free. The program is offered on various days/times to help make it convenient for our participants. Individual sessions are available in addition to virtual sessions.

Call (225) 387-QUIT for help with quitting now.

Why Quit Smoking?

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Cigarette smoke affects every organ in the body and has harmful effects on those around you.

It’s not easy to quit and many smokers have several failed attempts on their own before being successful. Research has proven that participants who join a smoking cessation program in addition to their quit plans have greater success when quitting.

Benefits of quitting smoking can be felt within the first 24 hours and extend days, weeks, and months later. Taste, smell and circulation get better, walking gets easier, heart rate decreases, risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke and cancer also decrease.

Tips on How to Quit