How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in California

California has a smoking rate of approximately 11.3%. The vaping rate is around 3.2%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• California Tobacco Quitline - Free coaching and support • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) programs - Free or reduced-cost patches, gum, and lozenges • California Department of Health cessation resources • Community-based smoking cessation classes • Text2Quit programs for mobile support
• 1-800-662-8887 • SmokeFree.gov - Free quit plan and resources • California Department of Health website • American Lung Association local chapter • American Cancer Society Quitline: 1-877-44U-QUIT

California has comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws and vaping restrictions similar to smoking bans. The state tobacco tax is $2.87 per pack. The state has banned flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes. Tobacco 21 is enforced statewide per federal law.

The quitline for California is 1-800-662-8887. 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.

The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in California is $9.31. A pack-a-day smoker spends approximately $3398 per year. State tobacco tax is $2.87 per pack.