Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Tobacco Treatment Center

Treatments and Services

The Tobacco Treatment Center offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services to help individuals quit smoking or vaping through education, counseling, and medication.

Medications

Patients may be prescribed FDA-approved medications, including nicotine replacement therapies — such as lozenges, patches, and gum—as well as varenicline (Chantix), bupropion (Zyban/Wellbutrin), or a combination of these treatments.

Inpatient Services

During a hospital stay, patients can receive bedside education and nicotine replacement therapy and/or medications to support quitting. These therapies can also be continued after discharge.

Outpatient Services

  • Group Visits: Patients meet in a group setting to discuss how tobacco use impacts health and explore strategies to cut back and quit, with support from nicotine replacement therapies.
  • Telehealth Visits: Patients meet with a specialist via video or phone to review their tobacco use history and collaboratively develop a personalized quit plan with counseling.
  • In-Person Clinic Visits: Patients meet one-on-one with a trained Tobacco Treatment Specialist to review their history and create a tailored quit plan using nicotine replacement therapies or other medications.