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The following links contain helpful information to help you quit smoking or quit using smokeless (spit) tobacco:
 
New Years Resolutions - Quit Smoking for 2007
Get Moving in the New Year

New Year - New Resolution

Resolve to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
 
Tobacco and Cancer

Smoking damages nearly every organ in the human body, is linked to at least 10 different cancers, and accounts for some 30% of all cancer deaths. And it costs billions of dollars each year. Yet one in four Americans still light up. If you or someone you love uses tobacco, here's what you need to know about how tobacco kills, and how to get the help you need to quit. Click here to read more.
 
What's So Bad About Tobacco?

Get the facts about what cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco do to your body, your wallet, and the health of those around you.

Background Information on Cigarette Smoking
 
Quitting Smoking


Guide to Quitting Smoking

When Smokers Quit—The Health Benefits Over Time

Quiz: What's the Best Way for you to Quit?

Quitting is Easier With Help

Kick the Habit

Plan Your Quit Day


Smoking Cessation Ideas

Double Your Changes of Quitting Smoking

Resist the Urge: Help For Cravings and Tough Situations

Helping A Smoker Quit: Do's and Dont's - General Hints for Friends and Family

Quitting Smoking Message Boards

Find a Quitline or Other Support

Calculate the cost of smoking

How many cigarettes is that? cigarette calculator

 

 
Quitting Smokeless (Spit) Tobacco

Smokeless (Spit) Tobacco and Cancer

Quitting Spit and Other Forms of Oral Tobacco

Find a Quitline or Other Support
 
Personal Stories of Hope


A Story of Quitting: Kathy Rocco

Committing to Quit: Stephanie's Story


Lung Cancer Survivor Finds Unexpected Gifts in Diagnosis:

One-Dog Smoking Cessation Squad Puts Master's Light Out

Lung Cancer Survivor Still Seizing the Day, 4 Years Later

 
For Health Professionals

Help your patients succeed at cessation. Find quitting resources and get expert tips for discussing quitting.
 
ACS News Center

Get the latest tobacco news here.
 
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Women and Smoking
 

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