Smoking and How to Quit

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Millions have quit smoking, and so can you. Below are some resources that can help you quit. Some provide free phone counseling, while others enable you to connect online with others who are trying to quit. You can also download guides and other materials to help you quit smoking.

Publications

1.   Cancer.gov LiveHelp — The National Cancer Institute’s LiveHelp service offers online assistance with general cancer questions, tobacco cessation questions, and navigating NCI websites.

   https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp

2.   Free Help to Quit Smoking — Smoking cessation counselors at the National Cancer Institute’s Smoking Quitline are available to answer smoking-related questions in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time. Call toll-free in the United States at 1-877-44U-QUIT. There is also a free and confidential online chat option.

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/smoking

3. Become an EX — This site is an online support system to help you quit smoking. It includes information on quitting smoking, tips from experts, a community forum where you can talk with others who are quitting smoking, and a place to make your own customized smoking cessation plan.

   http://www.becomeanex.org/

4. Find a Quitline or Other Support (Copyright © American Cancer Society) — This online directory provides information to help support individuals that are quitting smoking. The directory provides information on quit lines, support groups, message boards, and free brochures. You also have the option of entering your zip code to find support centers in your area.

   http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/PED_10_3x_Find_Support.asp?sitearea=PED

5. Freedom From Smoking (Copyright © American Lung Association) — Quitting smoking can evoke many feelings: fear, resentment, relief. But if you stay committed to the program and complete all of the assignments, you have a good chance of remaining smoke-free for good. The online program provides 7 sections that focus on determining readiness, confidence building, understanding your habit, physical and psychological recovery, long-term strategies, fitness, and more.

   http://www.ffsonline.org/

Organizations

1.   National Cancer Institute, NIH, HHS
2.   Smokefree Women, NCI, CDC, NIH, HHS
3.   Smokefree.gov
4. Great Start - For Pregnant Smokers
5. Nicotine Anonymous World Services
6. The BACCHUS Network

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Content last updated May 19, 2010.