Are you struggling to quit?

We can help you quit any form of tobacco you use — smoking, vaping, dipping, chewing, etc.

It’s all in the details.

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The UF Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program in partnership with Tobacco Free Florida offers free classes to help you quit.

Free group classes, materials, and nicotine replacement products (patches, gum, and/or lozenges*) are provided to help you quit all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, vapes, cigars/cigarillos, chew/snuff, hookah, and more.

Convenient class times are available. Check out the class calendars below.

Convenient in-person locations and virtual class options are available.

Your chances of success more than double by taking an AHEC tobacco cessation class, which is good for your health AND your finances. Feel free to invite others to sign up and enjoy the benefits as well.  

Sign up by contacting the UF AHEC Program today at 352-273-5224 or clicking on the Call to Quit Today box above.

Benefits of Quitting

20 MINUTES

After you quit, your blood pressure decreases.

8 HOURS

After you quit, your blood oxygen levels return to normal.

3 MONTHS

After you quit, your lung function improves by 30%.

1 YEAR

After you quit, your risk of a heart attack is cut in half.

5 YEARS

After you quit, your risk of mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder cancer is cut in half.

10 YEARS

After you quit, your risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of a smoker’s.

15 YEARS

After you quit, your risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker’s.

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This program is sponsored by the Department of Health Tobacco Free Florida Program.

*As medically appropriate and supplies last