Quit smoking. For real this time.

Medication plus counseling triples your quit success rate. NY Medicaid covers all FDA-approved cessation medications and counseling visits at $0.

💊 All meds covered📞 NY Quitline support🆓 $0 with Medicaid

Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health

And it's hard. We make it easier.

Most adults who smoke want to quit. About half try in any given year. Less than 10% succeed without help. With the right combination of medication and counseling, success rates double or triple. Tobacco cessation is fully covered by NY Medicaid and most commercial plans.

What's included — all free with NY Medicaid

Initial 30-minute consultation with a NY-licensed clinician
FDA-approved medication: varenicline (Chantix), bupropion (Zyban/Wellbutrin SR), or nicotine replacement (patch, gum, lozenge)
4-8 follow-up visits during the quit attempt
Behavioral counseling — individual or group
Access to NY State Smokers' Quitline (1-866-NY-QUITS) for additional support
Relapse support if needed

Also covered

Vaping cessation (e-cigarette use disorder is treated with the same approach)
Smokeless tobacco cessation
Cessation during pregnancy (specialized approach, OB coordination)

The medications that actually work

First-line cessation aids with strong evidence.

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Varenicline (Chantix)

Most effective single medication. Roughly 3x baseline quit rates. Started 1-2 weeks before quit date. Covered by NY Medicaid at $0 for most members.

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin SR)

Also helps with mood. Good option for smokers with depression. Started 1-2 weeks before quit date.

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Patch + lozenge or gum combination is most effective. Available over the counter, covered when prescribed. Can be combined with varenicline.

FAQ

Common questions.

How does NY Medicaid cover this?

NY Medicaid Managed Care plans cover all FDA-approved cessation medications (varenicline, bupropion, all forms of NRT) and all counseling visits at $0 for most members. New York is one of the most generous states for cessation coverage.

How long until cravings go away?

Acute cravings peak in the first 3-7 days after quitting and gradually decrease over weeks. Most people report cravings dramatically diminished by 3 months. The right medication helps significantly with the worst of it.

Is varenicline (Chantix) safe?

Yes. Earlier safety concerns about psychiatric side effects (depression, suicidal thinking) were largely addressed by the EAGLES trial (2016) which showed varenicline is as safe as nicotine patches. It is the most effective single agent for quitting.

Can I use this for vaping?

Yes. Vaping addiction is increasingly common, especially in younger adults. The same medications and counseling approach work for vaping cessation. We have specific protocols for high-nicotine pod-based vaping (Juul, Vuse).

What if I've tried to quit before and failed?

That's normal — most quitters need 7-10 attempts before lasting success. Each attempt teaches you something. We approach repeat attempts strategically: what worked, what didn't, what's different this time.

Most quitters try 7-10 times. Make this the one.

Get started with a NY-licensed clinician this week.