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Tips From Former Smokers
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Tips From Former Smokers
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About the Campaign
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips
Impact and Results
Burden of Tobacco Use in the U.S.
I’m Ready to Quit!
Quit Guide
Know Your Reasons for Quitting
Make a Decision to Quit
Take Steps to Quit
Learn About Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Build Your Quit Plan
Build Support to Stay Quit
Manage Your Quit Day
Prepare for Cravings
Manage Withdrawal
Prevent Slips
Enjoy Benefits of Being Smokefree
Prepare to Stay Smokefree
Recognize Signs of Depression
Reduce Your Stress
Avoid Secondhand Smoke
Quitting Resources
Mobile App
Real Stories
By Disease/Condition
By Specific Group
By Name
Amanda’s Story
Amanda’s Biography
Annette’s Story
Annette’s Biography
Beatrice’s Story
Beatrice’s Biography
Becky’s Story
Becky’s Biography
Bill’s Story
Bill’s Biography
Brandon’s Story
Brandon’s Biography
Brett’s Story
Brett’s Biography
Brian B.’s Story (HIV)
Brian B.’s Biography (HIV)
Brian H.’s Story (Heart Disease)
Brian H.’s Biography (Heart Disease)
Christine’s Story
Christine’s Biography
Ellie’s Story
Ellie’s Biography
Felicita’s Story
Felicita’s Biography
Jamason’s Story
Jamason’s Biography
James’ Story
James’ Biography
Jessica’s Story
Jessica’s Biography
Julia’s Story
Julia’s Biography
Kristy’s Story
Kristy’s Biography
Mariano’s Story
Mariano’s Biography
Marie’s Story
Marie’s Biography
Mark’s Story
Mark’s Biography
Marlene’s Story
Marlene’s Biography
Michael’s Story
Michael’s Biography
Nathan’s Story
Nathan’s Biography
Rebecca’s Story
Rebecca’s Biography
Rico’s Story
Rico’s Biography
Roosevelt’s Story
Roosevelt’s Biography
Rose’s Story
Rose’s Biography
Shane’s Story
Shane’s Biography
Sharon’s Story
Sharon’s Biography
Shawn’s Story
Shawn’s Biography
Suzy’s Story
Suzy’s Biography
Terrie’s Story
Terrie’s Biography
Antismoking Champion Terrie Hall Dies
Tiffany’s Story
Tiffany’s Biography
Wilma’s Story
Wilma’s Biography
Diseases/Conditions Featured in the Campaign
Asthma
Buerger’s Disease
Cancer
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diabetes
Dual Use of Tobacco Products
Gum (Periodontal) Disease
Heart Disease and Stroke
HIV
Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety
Pregnancy
Vision Loss and Blindness
For Specific Groups
All Groups (General Public)
Adults With Disabilities
African Americans
American Indians / Alaska Natives
Asian Americans
Hispanics / Latinos
HIV
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
Military Service Members and Veterans
People With Mental Health Conditions
Pregnant or Planning
Partners
Faith-Based Organizations
Faith-Based FAQs
Health Care Providers
Dental Professionals
Health Care Professionals
Mental Health Professionals
Pharmacists
Vision Professionals
FAQs for Health Care Providers
Quitline FAQs for Health Care Providers
“Talk With Your Health Care Team” Posters
Organizations Serving Military Members and Veterans
Organizations Serving Public Housing Residents
Partners and Public Health Professionals
Campaign Resources
Badges and Buttons
Videos
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Beatrice’s Videos
Becky’s Videos
Bill’s Videos
Brandon’s Videos
Brett’s Videos
Brian B.’s Videos (HIV)
Brian H.’s Videos (Heart Disease)
Ellie’s Videos
Felicita’s Videos
Jamason’s Videos
James’ Videos
Jessica’s Videos
Julia’s Videos
Kristy’s Videos
Mariano’s Videos
Marie’s Videos
Mark’s Videos
Marlene’s Videos
Michael’s Videos
Nathan’s Videos
Rebecca’s Videos
Roosevelt’s Videos
Rose’s Videos
Shane’s Videos
Sharon’s Videos
Shawn’s Videos
Suzy’s Videos
Terrie’s Videos
Tiffany’s Videos
Wilma’s Videos
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Campaign for Faith Communities
Tips
Campaign for Hispanics/Latinos
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Campaign for LGBT
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Campaign for People With Mental Health Conditions
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Page last updated:
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