CIGARETTE TAXES GOING TO $4.35 PER PACK JULY 1, 2010
IF YOU"RE A SMOKER, NOW'S THE TIME TO QUIT
As of Thursday, July 1, 2010, the cigarette tax in New York State will be the highest in the United States, increasing by $1.60 a pack, from $2.75 to $4.35 per pack. In New York City, where there is an additional city tax, the total state and local excise tax on cigarettes will amount to $5.85. per pack.
Although thousands of Greene County people have kicked the habit over the years, nearly 25% of adults still smoke, over 9,000 people.
But, more than three quarters of smokers want to quit. If you're still a smoker, now is the time to try and quit.
See Your Doctor: Ask your primary care doctor for help. Doctors know your health history, they manage your care, and most likely have helped many of their patents quit smoking.
A free 2- week supply of nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges are available from the State of New York. Call the NYS Smoker's Quitline at 1-866-697-8487 or go to www.nysmokefree.com. Many insurance plans cover various types of medications to help you.
Cessation counseling, strategies for quitting, and coping tips from NYS Smoker’s Quitline. Again, call the Smoker's Quitline at 1-866-697-8487 or go to www.nysmokefree.com
Now's the time.