State offers Mich. smokers free products to quit

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Mar 11, 2009 at 1:24 PM EST

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2009 at 1:24 PM EST

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Smokers in Michigan can get free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges from the state to help them quit smoking or chewing tobacco.

The Michigan Department of Community Health said Wednesday it is offering up to an eight-week supply of the products through April 30 or while supplies last.

To get the products, smokers must call the Michigan Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW and enroll in smoking cessation services. They'll receive a personal coach who will help them set a quit date and provide coaching sessions over the telephone.

Callers must be 18 years or older and meet basic health requirements. The nicotine patches and other products are free regardless of a caller's income or insurance. The Quit Line can be called 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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