With the cost of tobacco products increasing on July 1, many Hoosiers are encouraged to seize this moment to quit tobacco, supported by various free tools available statewide.
“We are dedicated to helping individuals who want to quit tobacco use by providing them with the necessary support and tools to succeed,” said Shannon Giles, Manager of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Giles emphasized that now is the time to make Indiana a healthier state free from tobacco addiction.
In 2023, about 750,000 Hoosier adults, or 14.5%, reported smoking, which is above the national average of 12.1%. Encouragingly, more than one-third of Indiana adults who smoke or vape have attempted to quit in the past year…