Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco Control Initiative
The Tobacco Control Initiative (TCI) is a multi-disciplinary program designed to help adult (18 years and older) nicotine/ tobacco users quit. TCI offers free or low-cost, evidenced-based treatment services to all University Medical Center patients, employees, and the communities they serve.
Services offered:
- Personalized quit plan
- Cessation medication assistance
- Behavioral counseling
- Referral to the Louisiana Quit Line
Behavioral counseling
Free group behavioral counseling sessions are led by certified counselors.
Topics covered include:
- Preparing a reduction plan
- Identifying triggers and cravings
- Coping with withdrawal symptoms
- Preventing slips and relapse
- Reviewing Cessation medication
- Exploring stress management techniques
Pharmacotherapy offered through this program is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Patch, Varenicline, and Wellbutrin SR. All medications are offered at a discounted price to University Medical Center free care patients who utilize the onsite Pharmacy (Walgreens).
The Louisiana Quit Line - 1.800.QUIT.NOW is available to adolescents, pregnant patients, and those who are unable to attend class.
If you have any additional questions/concerns or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Lucretia Young via office phone 504.702.5178, cell phone 504.554.1780, or email lyoun2@lsuhsc.edu.
