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Health Benefits of Quitting Tobacco Over Time
It’s never too late to quit using tobacco. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases.
Making a Plan to Quit and Planning Your Quit Day
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.
Dealing with the Mental Part of Tobacco Addiction
To quit smoking for good, people who smoke must deal with both the physical and mental dependence. Fortunately, help is available to help you get through this time.
Help for Cravings and Other Tough Situation While You’re Quitting Tobacco
Quitting smoking can be a long and hard process. Get some tips on how to get through the rough spots.
How to Help Someone Quit Smoking
Tips for friends and family of a person who smokes who's trying to quit.
Keeping Your Kids Tobacco-free
You may have more power over whether you children start using tobacco than you think they do. Get tips for keeping kids tobacco-free here.