Resources for Smoking Cessation

Resources for Smoking Cessation

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) offers help for smokers and other tobacco users, including free, downloadable PDFs.
   
• American Heart Association: Help! I Want to Quit Smoking!

  The American Heart Association’s “Help! I Want to Quit” smoking cessation program contains thorough advice and many additional resources for those who want to quit smoking or using other tobacco products. It also has tips for friends and family of quitters. Resources are available in many additional languages, including Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

   
• American Lung Association: Quit Smoking

  The ALA’s “Freedom from Smoking” program is one of the most successful in the country. Available in many formats, it can also help with the cessation of the usage of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices. It offers help in finding online programs, self-help guidance, and in-person groups, and includes information especially for teens.

• Cancer.net

  In addition to many resources for navigating cancer care, this website offers a wealth of information on quitting smoking. Includes links to several quitlines, live chat assistance, support groups and programs, and fact sheets that deal with many topics related to smoking, including nutrition and concerns about weight gain.

   
• CDC: Tips From Former Smokers

  This webpage from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) features tips from former smokers, discussions of medications that may be helpful, and the pros and cons of various approaches and therapies, including nicotine replacement.

   
• Nicotine Anonymous

  A non-denominational, worldwide 12-step program available to anyone who wants to stop using nicotine. Meetings take place in person, by phone, and online, depending on the user's location.

   
• Smokefree.gov

  This government page includes a variety of helpful tips and tools for making a quitting plan, dealing with stress and nicotine withdrawal, and getting support, including through a texting app. Also includes strategies for giving up smokeless tobacco. Information is provided for the general population, as well as for teens, pregnant women, veterans, and those over 60. Resources are also available in Spanish.   

Quitlines

• American Cancer Society (Quit for Life)
  • 866-QUIT-4-LIFE (866-784-8454)
  • Available 24/7 (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day)

• American Lung Association (Lung HelpLine & Tobacco QuitLine)
  • 800-LUNGUSA (800-586-4872) • TTY for hearing impaired: 800-501-1068
  • Available weekdays 8 AM – 10 PM Eastern & weekends 10 AM – 6 PM Eastern

• National Cancer Instititute (via Smokefree.gov)
  • 877-44U-QUIT (877-448-7848) • TTY for hearing impaired: 800-332-8615
  • Available 8 AM – 8 PM Eastern (in both English and Spanish).
  • Live online chat (English only) available through LiveHelp, weekdays 8 AM – 11 PM Eastern

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (BeTobaccoFree)
  • 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
  • Available 24/7 in most locations and in multiple languages.