Guide To Quitting Smoking – American Cancer Society

The US Surgeon General has said, Smoking cessation [stopping smoking] represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives.

Its hard to quit smoking, but you can do it. To have the best chance of quitting and staying a non-smoker, you need to know what youre up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. Youll find this information here.

The decision to quit smoking is one that only you can make. Others may want you to quit, but the real commitment must come from you.

Remember, tobacco addiction is both mental and physical. For most people, the best way to quit will be some combination of medicine, a method to change personal habits, and emotional support.

Quitting is the first part -- now you have to stay quit. Here are some tips that may help.

Find out how you can be supportive when someone you know is quitting smoking.

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Guide To Quitting Smoking - American Cancer Society