In connection with OHIO’s policy to be smoke and tobacco-free in 2015, we want to support those who would like to quit their tobacco use, or even want to learn about the strategies for quitting for when they are ready in the future.

NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

NRT can assist a person through the first few weeks or months of quitting tobacco use.

Many prescription drug benefit plans cover tobacco cessation products. Some of the common NRT options are listed below. Check with your insurance company for specific options available to you through your plan, copay/cost share, and maximum quantity allowed.

• Nicotine Transdermal (patch)
• Nicotine Polacrilex (gum/lozenges)
• Nicotine Nasal Spray (Nicotrol NS)
• Nicotine Inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler)
• Buprioprion Generic (150 MG)
• Buproprion Brand (Zyban 150 MG)
• Varenilcine (Chantix)

Check with your prescription drug benefit plan to see if you will need a prescription for these to be covered, including the over the counter items, which can be obtained through a doctor visit or calling the doctor to request a prescription be sent to your preferred pharmacy.

In connection with OHIO’s preparation to be tobacco-free in 2015, we want to support those who would like to quit their tobacco use, or even want to learn about the strategies for quitting for when they are ready in the future.

NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

NRT can assist a person through the first few weeks or months of quitting tobacco use. 

The university's prescription drug benefit plan with Express Scripts covers the below tobacco cessation products. There will be $0 copay/cost share for a maximum quantity of 180 days in a 365 day period:

• Nicotine Transdermal (patch)
• Nicotine Polacrilex (gum/lozenges)
• Nicotine Nasal Spray (Nicotrol NS)
• Nicotine Inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler)
• Buprioprion Generic (150 MG)
• Buproprion Brand (Zyban 150 MG)
• Varenilcine (Chantix)

Faculty and staff will need a prescription for these to be covered, including the over the counter items, which can be obtained through a doctor visit or calling the doctor to request a prescription be sent to the employee's preferred pharmacy.

• For information on quitting smokeless tobacco.
• The National Network of Tobacco Cessation Quitlines: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (I-800-784-8669) or CDC Quit Now FAQ [PDF].
• The NCI’s Smoking Cessation Quitline: 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848)
• The Center for Disease Control has several informative and helpful links on quitting.
  • CDC overview on Cessation
  • CDC Quitting Smoking Fact Sheet
• For OHIO employees, tobacco quit resources are available on the web through the Employee Assistance Program. To visit the My Impact Solution website and then go to member log in. Click on CENTERS on the right hand side after logging in to find "The Quit Center." This resource can assist members on developing a personal plan. It also provides interactive tools, resources, and of course, coaching.

OHIO recognizes that becoming a smoke and tobacco-free campus is partly a shift in culture, and that compliance will require and encourage a continuous Bobcat community effort.

For all internal and external communications, please use the following boilerplate language:

Ohio University supports community wellness by prohibiting the use of tobacco products at the Athens campus. Thank you for helping to make OHIO a greener, healthier place to be! See smoke and tobacco-free website at http://www.ohio.edu/tobacco-free for more information and join the conversation at #ReadyOHIO.

To help promote policy compliance, the University encourages the use of the following resources:

• Smoke and Tobacco-Free Initiative Poster [PDF]
• Smoke and Tobacco-Free Brochure in Flatsheet format [PDF]
• How to approach someone using tobacco [PDF]
• How to discuss compliance with a student [PDF]
• Addressing compliance with an employee [PDF]
• Role play videos available on the website for encouraging compliance in various situations (in development)
• Apply to be a Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Ambassador! What is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Ambassador? [PDF]

Ohio Board of Regents’ Resolution [PDF]

City of Athens Tobacco-Free Ordinance [PDF]

Exercise can take one's mind off of nicotine cravings and contribute to overall wellness for a stronger, better you. Take advantage of these resources at Ohio University's Athens Campus.

• Ping Center Fitness
• WellWorks

Weight gain is a common concern for those who are quitting tobacco use. If this is a concern for you, consider contacting WellWorks' dietitian Selena Baker at bakers5@ohio.edu or look online for strategies to prevent weight gain.

Massage is a great reward for celebrating your first month of not using tobacco, your first $100 saved from not smoking, or your own personal cessation goal. Learn more about WellWorks massage options at Massage information at WellWorks.

Learn more about Free Guided Meditations from Ohio University's Counseling and Psychological Services website.

For Students: Ohio University's Counseling and Psychological Services Home Page offers available options.

For Employees: the Employee Assistance Program provides mental health counseling referrals to professional providers in your contract. The first six outpatient sessions are free! Call 1-800-227-6007 for more information.

Japanese Brochure [PDF]

Chinese Brochure [PDF]

Arabic Brochure [PDF]

A Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Ambassador commits to a weekly or biweekly walk around campus to remind people of the smoke and tobacco-free policy. This is a service to the community in encouraging compliance with the policy and promoting a healthy environment for all. Students can also register to do this as a community service at the service umbrella in orgsync. Faculty, staff, or students can be ambassadors. For more information, read What is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Ambassador? [PDF]

A smoke and tobacco-free ally commits to reminding others of the policy in their daily interactions on campus. Faculty, staff, or students can be allies. Business cards are available for allies to give to others as reminders about the policy website upon request.

For information about how to get involved in Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Ambassadors or Allies, contact Ann Addington at addingto@ohio.edu or tobacco-free@ohio.edu.