Tobacco Prevention News
Quitting tobacco and nicotine is one of the single most important things a person can do for their health and the well-being of their family. That’s why all Montanans are urged to mark their calendars for the Great American Smokeout next Thursday, Nov. 20.
For more than 40 years, the Great American Smokeout has inspired users of commercial tobacco products to quit for a single day, taking that crucial first step toward a healthier, longer life. While approximately 70 percent of people who smoke state they want to quit, the journey can be incredibly difficult. This event is a reminder that you don’t have to quit alone.
On the Great American Smokeout, Roosevelt County Health Department encourages everyone to quit not just cigarettes, but all nicotine products including e-cigarettes/ vapes and nicotine pouches. E-cigarettes have lured a new generation into nicotine addiction with some products containing as much, if not more, nicotine than several packs of cigarettes.
Nicotine pouch sales have surged, increasing over 250 percent between January 2023 and August 2025, according to the CDC Foundation. Nicotine in any form is highly addictive and unsafe for youth and young adults, and the long-term health effects of nicotine pouch use are currently unknown. Free and effective resources are available right here in Montana to help you on your quit journey. Let Nov. 20, be your “Day One.” Join the thousands making the pledge to a commercial tobacco and nicotine-free life. Resources for Quitting:
• Quit Now Montana: 1-800-QUIT-NOW or Quit-NowMontana.com
• American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quit Line: 1-855-5AI-QUIT or MTAmercianIndianQuitLine. com
• My Life, My Quit (Under 17): 1-855-891-9989, MyLife-MyQuit.com, or text “Start My Quit” to 36072 Start today! Your lungs, heart, and family will thank you.
