Quit smoking now, save more than money

On June 24th, cigarettes will cost an extra dollar per pack in Illinois due to the recently-enacted increase in the state tax. Taxes on other tobacco products will go up a week later. We know this is bad news for smokers. In fact, we’re counting on it! This gives us an opportunity to remind smokers that now is a perfect time to quit. If you continue to smoke, not only will tobacco cost you more money, it is likely that it will disable and/or kill you. That’s the real cost of tobacco use. Is that a price you and your family are ready to pay?

Kathleen L. Grady, PhD, APN, FAAN
American Heart Association Illinois Advocacy Committee Chair

Looking for help to quit smoking?  Check out the Illinois Tobacco Quitline at http://www.quityes.org/