Türkiye’s Ministry of Health has launched Adolescent Smoking Cessation Clinics to help children and teenagers quit tobacco use. The specialized clinics are currently operating in seven centers across six provinces, with plans for further expansion.
The Adolescent Smoking Cessation Clinics introduced by Türkiye’s Ministry of Health provide specialized smoking cessation services for young people aged 12 to 18. Initially launched in seven centers located in six provinces, the clinics combine medical care, psychological support, and family involvement as part of a multidisciplinary approach to tobacco dependence.
Türkiye’s Ministry of Health has introduced Adolescent Smoking Cessation Clinics to strengthen tobacco control efforts among children and adolescents. The new clinics provide age-specific assessment, counseling, and smoking cessation treatment for individuals between the ages of 12 and 18.
The clinics began operating in June 2026 and currently serve patients through seven centers located in the provinces of Ağrı, Ankara, Bursa, Çanakkale, Çorum, and Kütahya. According to the Ministry, the program is expected to expand to additional regions in the future.
Multidisciplinary treatment approach
The Adolescent Smoking Cessation Clinics bring together pediatricians, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and healthcare professionals trained in tobacco dependence. In addition to helping adolescents stop smoking, the clinics assess the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to nicotine addiction.
Health officials also emphasize that active family participation is a key component of the treatment process and can significantly improve long-term cessation success among adolescents.
Appointments and access
Appointments can be scheduled through Türkiye’s Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS), the national health hotline ALO 182, or participating healthcare institutions.
The Ministry of Health says preventing tobacco use during adolescence is one of the most effective strategies for reducing the long-term burden of smoking-related chronic diseases and improving public health outcomes.
Why It Matters
The launch of Adolescent Smoking Cessation Clinics represents a targeted public health initiative aimed at addressing nicotine addiction before it persists into adulthood. By combining specialized medical care with psychological support and family engagement, the program seeks to improve long-term health outcomes while reducing the future burden of tobacco-related diseases.
Sources:Turkish Ministry of Health, Anadolu Agency
