General Overview
Health Effects
All forms of smoking are bad for you
Learn why all forms of smoking are bad for you.
E-cigarettes: a safe substitute for smokers?
Here is the information you need to decide if e-cigarettes are a good option for you.
Quiz: Assess your smoking habit
What situations, places, and moods influence you when you reach for a cigarette? Take this assessment and learn about your personal smoking habit—it can help you develop more effective strategies for quitting.
Emphysema: how you get it, and how you fight it
Do you want to breathe easy for the rest of your life? Read on.
Although you have been encouraged to stop smoking, here are some good reasons finally to take action.
Strategies to Quit
Alternative therapies to quit smoking
Alternative methods, like hypnosis, acupuncture, even yoga, have been studied for their ability to help people quit smoking.
Many people are concerned about gaining weight when they quit smoking. But with a healthful diet and regular exercise, this weight gain can be prevented.
Diet and exercise to help you quit smoking
You can take control of your cravings no matter where you are or what situation you happen to be in.
Quitting smoking may be one of the most daunting challenges you will ever face. Here are some tips to help you break this physical and psychological addiction.
Cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. If you have thought about quitting but haven’t been able to, here are some reasons why you should and some ways to do it.
Smoking cessation drugs: nicotine replacement products
These products work best as part of a program that also includes education and psychological support. Read more about them here.
Kicking the habit: an interview with a former smoker
After being a smoker for 29 years, a woman discusses how she quit smoking with the antidepressant Zyban, a nicotine patch, and behavioral changes.
Strategies to Quit (Continued)
Smoking cessation for older adults: it's not too late!
Many people don't realize that smoking cessation has immediate as well as long-term benefits. Here are some benefits for individuals, both young and old, who stop smoking.
Support for smokers wanting to quit
Here is a list of support systems to help you reach your goal of finally quitting smoking.
Smoking cessation drugs: bupropion
Bupropion is an antidepressant, but it is also prescribed to help people quit smoking. Find out if this medication, in combination with a nicotine replacement product, could be an option for you.
Videos and Animations
Special Topics
Why it is important to quit smoking if you have heart failure
If you have heart failure and you smoke, read on to find out just how important it is to quit today!
Why you should be smoke-free for surgery
If it is your habit to light up a cigarette during tense times, there are many reasons why you should kick the habit now—before your procedure.
Quitting smoking after a heart attack
Continuing to smoke doubles your risk of having a second heart attack. If you think it is too late to quit, realize that your risk of a heart attack is already lowered just 24 hours after quitting.