What is the Free and Clear Quit
for Life Program?
You know tobacco is bad for you. You've heard
why a hundred times. And deep down, you know the
benefits of quitting. Yet, no matter how hard
you try, you can't seem to quit for good.
It's hard to escape from such a powerful addiction,
but you can break free. Just because you've tried
before and didn't quit for good, doesn't mean
you can't. Every time you try to quit, you learn
something new. And if you have quit for any length
of time, you've probably already felt it: the
wonderful freedom of not being addicted to tobacco.
Regardless of where you are in the process, the
Free and Clear Quit for Life Program can help.
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How does
the program help me quit my habit?
Free and Clear offers one of the most successful
tobacco treatment programs available today, because
they help you quit your way by finding out what
has worked for you in the past and what hasn’t.
Then counselors create a quit plan just for you
that includes:
- One-on-one phone-based sessions scheduled
at your convenience.
- Unlimited toll-free telephone access to quit
coaches for the duration of your participation
in the program.
- Recommendations for medications like the
nicotine patch, gum, or bupropion.
- Delivery of recommended nicotine replacement
products, such as patches, gums or lozenges.
- A "Quit Kit" of materials designed
to help you stay on track between calls.
For nearly 20 years, Free and Clear has helped
thousands of people quit using tobacco. In fact,
Free and Clear’s quit rate is more than
twice as high as the standard established by the
U.S. Public Health Service and more than five
times as high as quitting “cold turkey.”
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Can
I start the program immediately?
Yes! People move through a process of change when
they quit successfully, and it's important not
to rush through this process. Preparing to quit
is vital to your success. It includes learning
what to expect physically and emotionally, making
a plan for handling stressful situations, and
practicing techniques that will help you quit.
Our quit coaches will help you prepare appropriately.
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How
long do the calls with counselors take?
The calls from your quit coach usually take 10
to 20 minutes, with the exception of the first
call, which usually takes 25 to 30 minutes.
During the first call, the coach reviews your
tobacco use history, and helps you develop a quit
plan, including a recommendation on type, dose
and duration of medication, if appropriate. If
you're not quite ready to quit yet, your coach
will work with you to help get you get closer
to making that decision. And you can always call
our toll-free number (1-866-784-8454) if you want
additional support between your scheduled calls.
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Is
my participation in this program confidential?
Yes. Under federal law, all Free and Clear employees
are required to protect the confidentiality of
participants' personal health information. If
you have specific questions about how Free and
Clear protects participants' privacy, please contact
Free and Clear at 1-866-784-8454.
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What
if I start using tobacco products again while
I'm enrolled in the program?
Quitting the use of tobacco products is like learning
to ride a bicycle. Nobody does it perfectly the
first time – and it's easier with someone
there to help you. Many people try to quit several
times before they finally succeed. So think of
yourself as a "learner" as you go through
this process.
The quit coaches are available by phone whenever
you need them (1-866-784-8454). Just as they helped
you quit initially, they are there to help you
get back on track if you start using tobacco again.
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Is
it true that the Quit For Life Program is FREE
to all Carilion Employees, Their Spouses and Adult
Dependent Children?
Yes! At Carilion, we are committed to helping
you maintain and improve your health and quality
of life.
Because
of this commitment to you and all Carilion employees,
WE ARE PROVIDING FREE AND CLEAR'S PROGRAM
TO YOU AT NO COST.
As
an added benefit, your spouse and
adult dependent children also are all eligible
to participate in this program.
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What
if I don't use tobacco products, but my spouse
or adult dependent children do?
Your spouse and adult dependent children are still
eligible to participate in the Free and Clear
program at NO COST as long as
you are a Carilion employee.
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How can
I enroll in the program?
There are two ways you enroll in the Free and
Clear Quit for Life Program:
- By phone at 1-866-QUIT-4-LIFE
(784-8454).
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