Even If they know the dangers of smoking, many people still enjoy it
We have a strict quality control system in place
However, there is not enough evidence that the South Dakota Medicaid program has complied with this requirement regarding NRT gum, NRT patch, NRT nasal spray, NRT lozenge, and NRT inhaler.7** South Dakotas state quit line invests $18.32 per smoker, compared to the national median of $2.37.7 South Dakota does not have a private insurance mandate provision for cessation.7 Notes and references Notes and references Updated June 2023 **The seven recommended cessation medications are NRT gum, NRT patch, NRT nasal spray, NRT inhaler, NRT lozenge, Varenicline (Chantix) and Bupropion (Zyban)
If you are diagnosed with cancer, quitting can reduce side effects from chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, decrease the risk of secondary cancers and improve your recovery and survival, compared to people who continue to smoke
The clearest, evidence-based advice is: dont start, and if you smoke, quit completely and as soon as you can