Smoking & Tobacco Use

Quitting smoking can be hard and frustrating. But there are many ways to stop, and with trial and error you can find a method that works for you. No matter which method you choose, here are some strategies that can help you along the way.

Understand the reasons why people use tobacco.

Some people become addicted to the drug nicotine. Of course, nicotine is found in tobacco products and in products made for vaping. Since it affects your brain and body, breaking this addiction is difficult.

Watch this to understand what vaping is and how it affects the body.

See how a plan to quit using tobacco - including identifying your reasons for using tobacco, the triggers that cause you to use tobacco and how to avoid your triggers - can help you quit successfully.

Learn the health, social and financial benefits of quitting tobacco, and identify your own reasons to quit.

In this video learn about Asad's journey to quitting smoking for good.

In this video learn how Leta plans to quit smoking for good.

Learn how keeping a tobacco diary can help you discover what causes you to want to use.

Watch how preparing for nicotine withdrawal before you quit can help you deal with withdrawal when you do quit.

Learn about stop smoking aids you may use to help with any withdrawal you may experience when quitting tobacco.

These smoking devices heat liquid nicotine to create a vapor. You inhale this vapor into your lungs. Nicotine in the vapor enters your bloodstream. It stimulates your body, activating reward circuits in your brain.

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In this video learn about how Rocky was able to quit smoking.

See how changing a few of your daily habits can help you quit tobacco.

See how deciding your quit method and researching where you will find support ahead of time will increase your chances of quitting for good.

Watch this to help understand what nicotine preloading is and how it can help with nicotine withdrawal.

Understand the importance of setting a quit date.

Watch this to see how to use a nicotine patch.

Learn how using nicotine gum can help you quit using tobacco.

After viewing this clip, the viewer will be able to describe how using nicotine lozenges can help them quit tobacco and nicotine.

Learn how the nicotine inhaler can help you quit tobacco and nicotine.

Watch how using nicotine spray correctly can help you quit smoking.

Watch this video to learn how to quit tobacco, how to find support and eliminate the things that make you want to use tobacco.

You've heard that secondhand smoke is unhealthy. You know it's best to avoid it. But how bad is it, really? Let's take a few minutes to learn about this danger.

In this video learn about what Dani did to stop smoking.

Some things make it really hard to stop smoking. We call these "triggers." Let's learn about triggers and how to deal with them.

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Smoking has been linked with many serious illnesses. Learn how smoking affects you and find resources to help you quit.

Many teens start smoking because they think it looks sophisticated. But the reality is very different. Read on to understand the real risks of smoking.

Drugs lie. They promise that you'll be independent and feel good. But they give you something quite different. They make you dependent on the drugs, and that doesn't feel good at all. Alcohol, the nicotine in cigarettes, marijuana, cocaine . . . each is a drug, and each can lead you along the same addiction process.

The more you know about why you smoke, the easier it will be to quit. Read on to find out more.

When you decide to quit smoking, come up with a plan that's right for you. Here are some tips to get you started.

When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers, and family members can make a big difference.

For the first few days after you quit smoking, you may feel cranky, restless, depressed or low on energy. These are symptoms of withdrawal. Read on for helpful tips on how to cope.

After you quit, you may find that you miss smoking. Plan ahead to resist temptation. Here are some tips to help.

Smoking has been linked with many serious illnesses. It also has been shown to increase signs of aging.

From the money you'll save to the many obvious health benefits, there are plenty of reasons to quit.

Have you ever seen people smoking outside in the rain or cold? They don't do that because it's fun. They do it because they're addicted.

Right now, you have a chance to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. It's about smoking. It may not seem like a big deal. But if you start smoking now, there's a good chance that you'll be addicted for life. Think it can't happen to you? Check out these facts.

One of many parents' biggest fears is that their child will use alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drug use can harm your child's growing brain. And use can develop into addiction. So, it is a serious issue. If you suspect that your child is using, take action. Getting help and attention early allows for the best outcome.

Secondhand smoke is the smoke you're exposed to when someone nearby is smoking. It includes the smoke breathed out by the smoker. And it includes the smoke given off by the burning tobacco.

E-cigarettes are devices that allow users to breath in liquid that has nicotine in it. New health concerns have been raised about these devices. Here's what you need to know.

Smokeless tobacco products are made from the tobacco plant. They are not safer than other forms of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco causes oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

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People sometimes gain weight when they stop smoking. But you can reduce your chances of adding extra pounds. You just need to take steps to prevent it.

As you likely already know, quitting smoking isn't easy. But millions of other people have done it—and you can, too. Here are some things that can help.

Many people think using smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking. But just because there's no smoke, doesn't mean it's safe.

You may have been thinking about quitting smoking. Or your healthcare provider may have told you that you need to quit. Only you can decide if and when you are ready to quit.

Smoking is one of the hardest habits to break. About half of all people who've ever smoked have been able to quit. Most people who still smoke want to quit. Here are some of the best ways to stop smoking.

Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.

Secondhand smoke is the smoke you are exposed to when someone nearby is smoking. It includes the smoke exhaled by the smoker, and the smoke given off directly by the burning tobacco.

Learn strategies to help manage the emotional triggers you might face while quitting tobacco.

Learn strategies to help you cope as you replace your habits and crave nicotine.

Watch this clip to learn how and why you should avoid secondhand smoke.

Recognize your nicotine triggers and learn how to cope with them to prevent a relapse.

Understand the importance in having a support system to help you quit tobacco and to stay quit.

Learn ways to reward yourself in order to keep motivated and encouraged to remain nicotine-free.