Stop Smoking Simplified

"This time I'm quitting smoking for good!"

If you've tried quitting smoking before, your odds of success go up every time, so plan to succeed. But before you begin let's review a few proven ways to butt out for good. more >>

Costs of smoking

Inhaling a drug provides the most rapid pathway to the brain, faster even than intravenous injection. The faster the delivery system the stronger the compulsion and craving once addiction has occurred. more >>

Your success depends on your motivation

If you're quitting just because it seems like the right thing to do and everyone wants you to, how long will that motivation hold out? more >>

Addiction triggers

What leads a person to abuse alcohol or shop compulsively? More >>

Like your turkey warm?

Quitting smoking cold turkey can be too much for some people. What other choices are there? More >>

Health Tip

Keep in mind that even low-intensity, general lifestyle activities have health benefits. Gardening, yard work, housework, golf, tennis, bowling, dancing - they're good for you!

Consequences of smoking

Smoking and your lungs
Smoking is the main risk factor for lung cancer and is responsible for more than 80% of lung cancers.
Are you at risk for a stroke?
While anyone can have a stroke, including young, healthy people, some of us are more at risk.
Asthma triggers
Any number of environmental stimuli can trigger asthma attacks including air temperature, pollution, odors, stress, and cigarette smoke.

Healthy living

Featured Associations

American Lung Association
Improving life one breath at a time
Lung Line National Jewish Medical/Research Center
Treatment of patients with respiratory, immune and allergic disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research
Lung Cancer Alliance
LCA is dedicated to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer and those at risk for the disease.

Support Groups

Visit our Stop Smoking Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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