quitline
- noun
- /ˈkwɪtˌlaɪn/
- Specialized
- First, the data demonstrated that quitlines were truly a functioning network, with NAQC's NAO fulfilling the purpose for which it was created.
- quitline funders
- quitline service provider
- quitline service
Examples
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Network relationship data were collected from all 63 publicly funded quitlines in North America, including information sharing, partner trust, and reputation.
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Fourteen service providers provided services for a single state or provincial quitline, whereas seven provided services for more than one quitline.
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In the early 1990s, California became the first state to implement a quitline as a result of funding from a new state tobacco tax.
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Most notable were the three quitlines that were critical brokers between the United States and Canada.
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Finally, at least 1 respondent from either a funder or provider organization from 62 of the 63 quitlines completed the survey.
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If you are trying to stop smoking, you can call the quitline for support and advice.
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Many people find success in quitting smoking by reaching out to a local quitline for help.
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The quitline offers free counseling services for those looking to reduce their reliance on addictive substances.
Synonyms
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3.2
A phone line you can call for quick help or information
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word quitline comes from quit 'to stop' and line 'telephone line'. So a quitline is like a 'hotline', a phone service that helps people stop smoking.