What if we paid you to do something good for your health? No, it’s not a joke or an election promise. It’s a very real measure, straight out of New York State, where quitting smoking is now rewarded… with hard cash.
As part of a bold and symbolic public health program, New York City has decided to motivate its smokers and vapers to turn the page, with a nice bonus at the end: up to $2,500 for the most committed.
💰 A reward for those who dare to say stop
Sometimes it’s hard to make the decision to stop smoking. Even when the will is there, habits, cravings and stress often take over. This is precisely why the State of New York has decided to create a real collective “trigger”.
From August 1 to 25, 2025, all smokers and vapers living in the state are invited to take part in a 25-day challenge without tobacco or electronic cigarettes. And it’s well worth the effort: at the end of the challenge, one participant will be drawn to win $2,500 if he or she has complied with the rules.
🎂 A symbolic operation to celebrate 25 years of NYS Quitline
This program, dubbed “Stop & Win”, was not launched at random. In fact, it celebrates the 25th anniversary of New York State’s anti-smoking hotline: NYS Quitline. For a quarter-century, this free helpline has been helping thousands of people to free themselves from cigarettes.
Rather than blow out its candles in the traditional way, NYS Quitline wanted to do things in a big way and offer a new lease of life to its residents, encouraging them to become actors in their own transformation. A symbolic, generous and profoundly human gesture.
🎁 A draw, but not only: 10 other winners rewarded
Of course, not everyone will walk away with the main prize. But to make everyone feel valued and encouraged, ten other participants will also be selected to receive a reward of $250 each.
The aim is simple: to reward willpower, encourage effort and recognize the courage of those who dare to break their addiction to tobacco or vape. And above all, to show that every step towards a smoke-free life deserves recognition.
📋 Clear and accessible registration conditions
To participate, you need to meet a few simple but precise criteria:
Must be at least 18 years old;
Residing in New York State (USA);
Be a daily smoker or vapoteur since at least June 1, 2025.
The notion of “daily consumption” is defined here as a habit of at least five days a week. This includes both traditional cigarette smokers and regular vapers – including those who think e-cigarettes are a harmless alternative.
🧠 Why this initiative is so smart
This action is based on a simple, but highly effective strategy: combining health with an immediate, tangible reward. Because, yes, we know that quitting smoking has immense benefits:
Improved breathing
Chronic stress reduction
Better sleep
Awakening the sense of taste and smell
Savings of several hundred dollars a month … but these effects are not always seen from the outset.
This is where the financial bonus becomes a powerful psychological lever. It provides a clear, tangible goal, transforming an invisible effort into a tangible victory.
🎯 Things to remember
❓ Question
✅ Answer
Who can participate?
Any adult resident of New York State
How much can we receive?
Between $250 and $2,500
What’s the condition?
25 days without smoking or vaping
Is it accompanied?
Yes, with coaching, follow-up, support groups
And in France?
Not yet, but solutions already exist
🇫🇷 What if France took a leaf out of their book?
This American initiative should undoubtedly inspire French public health professionals. In France, despite regular information campaigns and a dissuasive tax system, tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of death.
What if, instead of making smokers feel guilty, we started rewarding their commitment to a healthier lifestyle? Devices such as laser weaning, ear reflexology or addiction-free wellness training could then become part of an even stronger dynamic: that of positive renewal.
💬 And you, what would motivate you to stop?
Maybe you’re waiting for a sign. Maybe that sign is this initiative. Because if a state like New York decides to invest in the well-being of its residents, why don’t you do the same for yourself?
📊 Tobacco costs more than you think
Every year, tobacco is responsible for more than 75,000 deaths in France. But beyond the health figures, there is a silent reality:
💸 hundreds of euros wasted every month
🧓 a more painful old age
👨⚕️ a medicalized, shortened, altered life
Conversely, 25 days of abstinence is the beginning of :
✔️ a return to taste and smell
✔️ clearer skin
✔️ a new lease of life
✔️ new pride
✔️ and in the case of New York… a real financial boost
💡 What if you turned your downtime… into a career opportunity?
In a world in search of meaning, those who change their lives are often those who help others to change theirs.
Training to help people give up smoking, sugar and alcohol, using natural methods such as laser wellness, is more than a profession: it’s an impact.
📢 In conclusion
💥 Quitting smoking has never paid so much. But even more than the money, it’s the feeling of regaining control, of becoming oneself again, that marks this initiative.
👉 And you, if you were offered a bonus to change your life… what would you decide?
💬 “How about taking action today?”
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