
Tobacco usage contributes to over 480,000 deaths in the United States each year. Most tobacco users say they would quit if it was just a little easier. Today, it can be.
A certified tobacco treatment specialist understands the science behind tobacco addiction and nicotine withdrawal symptoms. They provide clear and accurate information about the causes and consequences of tobacco use and develop individualized treatment plans with a non-judgmental and patient-centered approach.
What do Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists do?
Through education, treatment, and counseling options, our aim is to help 100 percent of patients quit.
If you are ready to quit any form of tobacco, Altru Health System’s Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists are here to help. Please call 701.780.5347 for more information, or make an appointment in My Chart to meet with a qualified Treatment Specialist.
UND Student Health (for UND students)
701.777.4500
1-1 tobacco cessation support
Grand Forks County Public Health
701.787.8135
Minnesota Quit Partner
Call
1-800-QUIT-NOW 784.8669
American Cancer Society
FreshStart (adults, pregnant women)
Smoke-Free Teens Program
800.ACS.2345
American Lung Association
Freedom From Smoking (adults)
Not-On-Tobacco (adolescents)
800.LUNG USA
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