Quitting Smoking
Learn about quitting smoking
Quitting smoking isn't easy. But if you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. Smoking increases your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart failure, and other serious medical problems. Still, if you've been smoking for a long time, it can be very hard to quit. You might worry about withdrawal symptoms or that your craving for a cigarette might be too strong to ignore. But with some support, you can do it. Our topics can give you the help you need to finally quit smoking and start leading a healthier life today.
Visit our topics to get information and support to quit smoking:
Health Topics
- Bladder Cancer
- Comparing Nicotine Replacement Methods
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco
- Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol
- Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?
- Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan?
- Interactive Tool: How Much Is Smoking Costing You?
- John's Story: Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line
- Lifestyle Changes That May Prevent Cancer
- Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Improves Cholesterol
- Lung Cancer
- Nancy's Story: Quitting Smoking Takes More Than Willpower
- Nate's Story: Sick of Smoking
- Ned's Story: Quitting Smoking
- Nicotine Gum
- Nicotine Inhaler
- Nicotine Patches
- Oral Cancer
- Quick Tips: What to Do When You Crave Nicotine
- Quit-Smoking Programs
- Quitting Smokeless Tobacco
- Quitting Smoking
- Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy
- Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends Can Help
- Quitting Smoking: How Support Groups Can Help
- Quitting Smoking: Temptations and Cravings
- Quitting Smoking: Your Social Life
- Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes
- Smoking Fewer Cigarettes
- Smoking Journal
- Smoking Triggers
- Smoking: Choosing a Good Time to Quit
- Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members
- Smoking: Impotence and Fertility Problems
- Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy
- Teen Smokers: Reasons to Quit
- Tobacco Use in Teens
Last Revised: November 11, 2011
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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