Quit Tobacco

Quit TOBACCO, a new venture initiated by the Resource Centre for Tobacco control (RCTC), Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, guides the tobacco users towards a tobacco-free life. If you and your family are troubled the use of tobacco products, this Quit Tobacco Program is the one for you. This user friendly app is customized to each of its members to support their attempts to abstain from tobacco use. Based on scientifically validated screening tools, the app assesses your level of dependence and stage of motivation to quit. This platform also keeps track of your financial expenditure on tobacco products and your savings once you start abstaining from tobacco. Detailed descriptions on your level of dependence, motivation, withdrawal symptoms and numerous helpful tips on how to abstain from substance use and to prevent relapses can be found on this platform. After choosing the quit date, the app consistently supports and guides you through your journey towards tobacco cessation. Getting in touch with the therapist is made easy with the helpline number and the WhatsApp opens the door for the members to engage with fellow members of the Tobacco Free Association- A support group for tobacco quitters.BENEFITS OF THE APP* User-friendly and free-of-cost* Customized to fit the needs of each of its users* Information rich source with numerous tips on abstinence and relapse prevention.* Provides support and guidance towards successful quitScientifically validated assessments used for screening to give a credible score to the level of dependence and motivation