How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Augusta

Augusta has a smoking rate of approximately 16.5%. The vaping rate is around 3.7%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• Augusta Department of Health smoking cessation programs • Local Augusta quit smoking support groups • Hospital-based cessation programs and classes • Augusta community health center tobacco treatment • Georgia state quitline services
• 1-877-270-7867 • Augusta Health Department tobacco resources • Local hospital smoking cessation clinics • Community health centers with tobacco treatment • Augusta public library quit smoking resources

Augusta enforces Georgia state tobacco laws and may have additional local smoke-free ordinances covering parks, beaches, and outdoor dining areas. All indoor workplaces and public spaces follow state regulations.

The quitline for Augusta is 1-877-270-7867. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

Cigarettes in Augusta cost approximately $6.89 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2515. Many Augusta employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.