The Quit For Life® program brought to you by the American Cancer Society® and Alere Wellbeing is the nation’s leading tobacco cessation program. GW employees, eligible dependents and students are able to enroll in this program for free. The program helps participants overcome physical, psychological and behavioral addictions to tobacco through coaching, a customized quitting plan, and a supportive online community.
Positive physical effects of quitting smoking are extensive and can quickly be felt by the body.
- 20 mins: the amount of time your heart rate may drop
- 48 hours: your nerve endings start to regrow
- 14 – 90 days: your heart attack risk drops
- And others!
Ready to make a change?
Visit the Quit for Life page and enter “George Washington University” in the employer name section. You can also call (866) Quit-4-Life.
