Planning Your Quit Strategy
Nicotine Quiz Nicotine, one of the main chemicals in tobacco, is the primary reason that smoking is so addictive. Even though most smokers know that smoking is bad for them, they find it difficult to quit because of the nicotine's effect. |
Quitting Smoking Quiz No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz. |
Smoking Cessation, Stages of Change Cigarette smoking is the single leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. But because of the physical and psychological addiction to nicotine, smokers find it quite difficult to quit. This video offers important reasons to stop smoking and a framework of change to help you achieve your goal. |
Did You Know?
Reducing the number of cigarettes you have each day is one approach to quitting. But cutting back is not the same as stopping altogether, emphasizes the National Cancer Institute. And some people who cut back end up inhaling more deeply or smoking more of each cigarette, either of which is still harmful.
Lifestyle Changes
Living a healthier lifestyle can help to prevent heart disease. This means eliminating all tobacco, following a heart-healthy diet, and getting regular exercise.
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