How many people have quit as a result of Helpline services?
The Helpline’s FY 99-00 overall quit rate for counseling clients is 25.3% at one month; the quit rate for clients who have Helpline support plus nicotine replacement therapy is 47.4% at one month. It has been estimated that 2-3% of smokers are able to successfully quit on their own without behavioral support or nicotine replacement therapy.
