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Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking is an important step for your health, but it can feel overwhelming. Know that you are not alone in your efforts to quit. Research shows your odds are better if you get support from others. 

Below are available resources that can help you take this important next step.

  1. Talk to your primary care provider about prescription smoking cessation methods. 
  2. Tap into these smoking cessation resources to get help. Programs are available from Anne Arundel County and the State of Maryland to help you stop smoking or quit vaping.

Resources through UM BWMC

Quit Smoking Classes

UM BWMC has free classes to help adults who live or work in Anne Arundel County quit smoking. The seven-week class is offered regularly both in person and online.

In this class, you will learn:

  • How to get ready to quit 
  • What medicines can help you quit
  • Healthy habits to make quitting easier
  • Ways to deal with stress and not gain weight
  • How to stay smoke-free for good.

Those who qualify will be provided free nicotine replacement therapies.

Call 410-787-4779 to learn more or to sign up for an upcoming class.

Get to Know Your Risk

Smoking is a top risk factor of lung cancer, vascular disease and heart disease. Here are a few ways that you can take a step towards living a healthier life.

  • Call 410-787-4391 to schedule a free vascular screening at the Vascular Center at UM BWMC. This screening detects major vascular problems including abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and carotid artery disease.
  • Learn about our heart services, treatments and resources at UM BWMC. Smokers have a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the dominant cause of heart disease, among other chronic disorders. It is important to adapt lifestyle changes to reduce the chance of developing heart disease. Quitting smoking is a major way within your control that you can prevent it.

Take Care of Your Lungs

Smoking is the leading cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), accounting for about 90 percent of cases. COPD is a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe – and nicotine and other substances cause lung damage, which makes breathing even harder. If you currently have or think you may have COPD or another lung disease, schedule an appointment with one of our lung specialists to find the right care for you.

Resources in Maryland

Anne Arundel County Health Department’s Learn to Live Program

Order or download a FREE Quit Smoking Kit or call the Learn To Live Line at 410-222-7979 for information on smoking cessation resources in Anne Arundel County.

Maryland Tobacco Quitline

Online and phone resources are available to Maryland residents through the Maryland Tobacco Quitline.

Call 1-800-Quit-Now (1-800-784-8669) for free phone counseling and nicotine replacement patches, or visit the Maryland Tobacco Quitline website. 

The Maryland Tobacco Quitline is open 24/7 for those 13 years of age and older. English and other languages are available.

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