Quitting Smoking
Learn about quitting smoking
Quitting smoking isn't easy. But if you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. Smoking increases your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart failure, and other serious medical problems. Still, if you've been smoking for a long time, it can be very hard to quit. You might worry about withdrawal symptoms or that your craving for a cigarette might be too strong to ignore. But with some support, you can do it. Our topics can give you the help you need to finally quit smoking and start leading a healthier life today.
Visit our topics to get information and support to quit smoking:
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Quitting Smoking -
Quitting Smoking: Getting Support -
Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit -
Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan? -
Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? -
Quitting Smoking: Coping With Cravings and Withdrawal
Avoiding Smoking Triggers Committing to Quitting: Your Quit-Tobacco Plan Comparing Stop-Smoking Medicines Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan? John's Story: Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My Risk Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking Making a Change That Matters Making Your Change Happen Managing Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco My Reasons to Quit Smoking Nancy's Story: Quitting Smoking Takes More Than Willpower Nate's Story: Sick of Smoking Ned's Story: Quitting Smoking Nicotine Gum Nicotine Inhaler Nicotine Patches Not Ready for Change? Oral Cancer Planning for a Change That Matters Quit-Smoking Programs Quitting Smokeless Tobacco Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking or Vaping During Pregnancy Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends Can Help Recommitting to Staying Tobacco-Free Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease Smoking Fewer Cigarettes Smoking: Choosing a Good Time to Quit Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy Smoking: Sexual and Reproductive Problems Teen Smokers: Reasons to Quit Thinking About a Change? Tobacco Use Disorder Tobacco Use in Teens Track Your Tobacco Use Vaping Younger-Looking and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking
Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine?
Quitting Smoking: Coping With Cravings and Withdrawal Quitting Smoking: Dealing With Weight Gain Quitting Smoking: Getting Support Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses
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