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Recent clinical research has demonstrated that the Commit 4 mg lozengereverses the negative impact that nicotine withdrawal has on the ability toconcentrate, attention deficit, short-term memory and selective attentionduring a quit attempt(1) -- all these issues were at the core of the FAA'sruling.
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"It's important that pilots interested in quitting have access to safe,evidence-based treatments," said Bill Slivka, vice president, Smoking Control,GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. "Over the past ten years, our NRTproducts, including the Commit lozenge, have helped more than 6.5 millionsmokers around the world quit. This free offer to pilots and air trafficcontrollers further demonstrates our mission to help more smokers achievetheir goal of safely becoming smoke-free."
The Commit lozenge give-away program is open to all U.S. residents, 18years of age or older, with a valid certification. Pilots and air trafficcontrollers meeting the aforementioned criteria can call 1.877.NO.ASHES, or1.877.662.7437 to request one free 48 count of 2mg or 4mg Cherry Commitlozenges, and also gain access to smoking cessation counselors. The line isopen from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday (no weekends orholidays). During Memorial Day weekend, the line will be open from 12-4 p.m.EDT, Saturday and Sunday. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare will also payshipping and handling costs.
Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable death and diseaseand one of the most powerful and important addictions to break. That said,many smokers can't do it alone. Evidence-based treatments such as NRT,including the Commit lozenge, in combination with counseling offer a betterchance of quitting versus cold turkey(2). More than 110 studies involvingapproximately 40,000 smokers have demonstrated the safety of NRT even inpopulations with specific health conditions, such as diabetes, high bloodpressure, lung disease, and existing heart disease(3).
About The Give-Away
GSK Consumer Healthcare is offering to help pilots interested in quittingget started on a path to a smoke-free life. The give-away begins on Friday,May 23rd and goes through Monday, June 30th. All U.S. residents, 18 years ofage or older, with a valid pilot certification are eligible. The offer is on afirst come, first serve basis while supplies last. Pilots meeting theaforementioned criteria can call 1.877.NOASHES, or 1.877.662.7437. The line isopen from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday (no weekends orholidays). During Memorial Day weekend, the line will be open from 12-4 p.m.EDT, Saturday and Sunday. A 48 count of 2mg or 4mg Cherry Commit lozenges isbeing offered as part of this promotion (subject to change without notice).Each person will have access to smoking cessation counselors through1.877.NO.ASHES.
About the Commit Lozenge
Commit is approved by the FDA to help control tough cravings associatedwith quitting smoking(4). Commit has a unique dosage selector based on howsoon a smoker smokes his first cigarette in the morning, so he can choose thestrength that's right for him. The Commit lozenge helps people stop smoking byproviding low, safe dos
