Smoking Cessation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
For over 75 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. They are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people. Please check out their valuable, free resources and educational videos!
Tips From Former Smokers: The harsh reality of the effects that smoking has on the body.
TED Ideas worth spreading
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED Talks are short, insightful, educational, inspirational and free to view! Hundreds of topics are available but here is a list of some you may find helpful!
"How Do Cigarettes Affect The Body?"
By Krishna Sudhir /Published September 2018
Cigarettes aren't good for us. That's hardly news -- we've known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us, and can our bodies recover if we stop? Krishna Sudhir details what happens when we smoke -- and when we quit.
Online Resources
American Cancer Society
To have the best chance of quitting tobacco and staying quit, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. You’ll find this information here.
American Heart Association
Smoking puts you at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Learn the risks and quit today.
Quit Smoking Hotline
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Calling this toll-free number will connect you directly to your state quit line. All states have quit lines in place with trained coaches who provide information and help with quitting. Specific services and hours of operation vary.
For over 75 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. They are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people. Please check out their valuable, free resources and educational videos!
Tips From Former Smokers: The harsh reality of the effects that smoking has on the body.
TED Ideas worth spreading
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED Talks are short, insightful, educational, inspirational and free to view! Hundreds of topics are available but here is a list of some you may find helpful!
"How Do Cigarettes Affect The Body?"
By Krishna Sudhir /Published September 2018
Cigarettes aren't good for us. That's hardly news -- we've known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us, and can our bodies recover if we stop? Krishna Sudhir details what happens when we smoke -- and when we quit.
Online Resources
American Cancer Society
To have the best chance of quitting tobacco and staying quit, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. You’ll find this information here.
American Heart Association
Smoking puts you at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Learn the risks and quit today.
Quit Smoking Hotline
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Calling this toll-free number will connect you directly to your state quit line. All states have quit lines in place with trained coaches who provide information and help with quitting. Specific services and hours of operation vary.