LGBTQ+ and Tobacco Use
Live Proudly. Live Tobacco-Free.
You are unique and strong—don’t let tobacco hold you back. Maine QuitLink offers a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals to quit tobacco. Quitting with a little extra help is proven to be more successful than quitting alone. Take pride in who you are and what you can achieve.
Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community
The Tobacco Industry has long targeted the LGBTQ+ community through event sponsorships, promotions, influencers and advertising. Many pop culture and marketing references highlight smoking, vaping and other tobacco use as a “glamorous” or “hip” part of the LGBTQ+ culture but it is actually just harmful and expensive. The LGBTQ+ community smoke at rates up to 2.5 times higher than the general population. Express yourself without cigarettes or vape products. When you’re ready to quit, the Maine QuitLink has free tools to help you.
Social Smoking, Vaping, and Dipping
Some people smoke, vape, or use other tobacco products in social settings to feel accepted. While social smoking may seem like it isn’t harmful, any amount of smoking, vaping, or nicotine pouch use is unsafe and can lead to health risks and even addiction.
Smoking, Vaping, and Your Health
The LGBTQ+ community may have a higher risk of tobacco-related diseases, like heart disease. Each year, thousands of LGBTQ+ lives are cut short by tobacco. Smoking harms nearly every part of your body and affects your health and well-being. It’s never too late to quit. Quitting can reverse the damage and lower your risk of serious illness. Learn more about the health benefits of quitting.
Ready to Quit?
Quitting tobacco is one of the best decisions you can make for your health and future—and you don’t have to do it alone. With free, personalized quit plans, and medications to control cravings, you’ll have everything you need to quit successfully and start feeling the benefits right away. Don’t wait—take the first step toward a tobacco-free life today.
Talk to a Quit Coach
Get free, 1-on-1 phone coaching with a trained Quit Coach to make your own quit plan. People who join are twice as likely to quit, and using free nicotine gum, patches, or lozenges can triple your chances.
- 12 weeks of free gum, patches, or lozenges
- Talk with a Quit Coach
- Unlimited support
Sign Up for Online Tools
Take control of your quit journey with easy-to-use online tools. Customize a quit plan, stay motivated, and track your progress using the online dashboard. Start today and build a plan made just for you.
- Free 4-week starter kit of patch, gum, or lozenges
- Text message support
- Chat online with a coach