Today, more than 43 million people in the United States smoke cigarettes – about 1 in 5 adults.
The Great American Smokeout focuses on encouraging Americans to quit tobacco smoking. The challenge is to quit smoking for at least 24 hours, potentially inspiring smokers to hopefully quit forever.
GW employees, eligible dependents and students can participate for free in the Quit For Life® program, brought to you by the American Cancer Society® and Alere Wellbeing. Expert Quit Coaches® help participants gain the knowledge, skills and behavioral strategies to quit smoking for life. Participants enjoy unlimited access to phone- and web-based coaching, as well as to Web Coach®, an online community for e-learning and social support.
