Nicotine Cessation

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Helping students quit nicotine products is a vital part of our mission to support health, wellness and academic success across campus.

Free nicotine cessation coaching

Call 303-492-2937 to schedule a free nicotine cessation coaching appointment on campus.

Quitting nicotine

There are many reasons a person may choose to quit nicotine, including personal health, finances or personal relationships.

Here are a few tips to help get you started:

  • Creating a detailed plan before you quit increases your likelihood of success.
  • Using stress management and relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, exercising and engaging in joyful activities can help prevent relapse.
  • Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), such as the patch, gum and/or cough drops can reduce withdrawal symptoms and help minimize cravings.
  • People are most successful at quitting nicotine products when they combine NRT or other pharmaceutical aids with cessation counseling and support.
  • While cravings can be tough, they actually don’t last more than 1 – 5 minutes. Having a distraction such as a mobile game or a Rubik’s Cube can help until the craving passes.

Things to know about vaping

While vaping can serve as an alternative to cigarette smoking, it still poses a number of inherent risks, especially for young adults. Most vape products contain nicotine, the same highly addictive substance found in cigarettes and other tobacco products.

In addition to nicotine, many vape juices contain ingredients like propylene glycol, glycerol and heavy metal particles that can damage the lining of your lungs. For this reason, vapes should be used with caution.

Learn more about vaping

Support resources

If you’re thinking about quitting, are not ready to quit or have already quit, the  can help you with each step of the way.

You can also check out these resources for students, staff and faculty.

Health Promotion

Health Promotion offers free resources and support to students, faculty and staff including:

  • Nicotine cessation coaching
  • Free quit kits
  • Tips for overcoming cravings
The Apothecary Pharmacy

The Apothecary Pharmacy at Wardenburg offers nicotine patches and gum for sale over the counter. No prescription or insurance required.

Collegiate Recovery Community (Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵCRC)

The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵCRC offers community, support and connection for students, faculty and staff in recovery or seeking recovery from a wide range of behaviors. Recovery at the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵCRC includes substance use disorders, nicotine, caffeine, self-harm, disordered eating and other addictive behaviors. 

Boulder County Public Health offers a number of free support services to help teens and adults quit tobacco products, including vaping.