How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Virginia
Looking to quit smoking or vaping in Virginia? This guide covers local cessation resources, quitline numbers, tobacco laws, and programs available to help you quit for good.
Quitting in Virginia: Overview
Virginia has a smoking rate of approximately 16.4%. The vaping rate is around 3.8%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.
Local Cessation Programs & Resources
- Virginia Tobacco Quitline - Free coaching and support • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) programs - Free or reduced-cost patches, gum, and lozenges • Virginia Department of Health cessation resources • Community-based smoking cessation classes • Text2Quit programs for mobile support
- 1-800-784-8669 • SmokeFree.gov - Free quit plan and resources • Virginia Department of Health website • American Lung Association local chapter • American Cancer Society Quitline: 1-877-44U-QUIT
Tobacco & Vaping Laws in Virginia
Virginia has comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws and separate vaping regulations. The state tobacco tax is $0.30 per pack. Tobacco 21 is enforced statewide per federal law.
Virginia Quitline
The quitline for Virginia is 1-800-784-8669. 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.
Cost of Smoking & Vaping in Virginia
The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in Virginia is $6.48. A pack-a-day smoker spends approximately $2365 per year. State tobacco tax is $0.30 per pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & References
The information in this article is based on publicly available research and guidance from the following authoritative health organizations:
- CDC - Smoking & Tobacco Use
- WHO - Tobacco
- NIH - National Cancer Institute
- American Lung Association
- American Heart Association
- Truth Initiative
- Smokefree.gov
Sources accessed February 2026
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