How to Stop Smoking

Smoking is bad for your health.

• Smoking can hurt your lungs and heart.
• Smoking can cause cancer.
• Women who smoke may have sick babies.
• You can get healthy by quitting smoking!

• You breathe better and cough less.
• You lower the chances of cancer and heart problems.
• You feel better and have more energy.
• What happens when you quit smoking?
• Food tastes better.
• You and your clothes smell better.
• You have whiter teeth.
• You will live longer and stay healthy.

• Pick a day to quit smoking.
• Mark it on your calendar.
• Tell people about your plan.
• Tell people the day you plan to quit.

• Ask your family and friends to help you.
• Ask your doctor or support person about classes for people who want to quit.
• Your doctor may give you medicine to help.

• Get rid of cigarettes and ashtrays around you.
• Ask others not to smoke near you.
• Think of other things when you want a cigarette.
• Chew gum, eat raw vegetables, or eat popcorn.

• If you are hungry, eat fruits and vegetables.
• Stay away from food with sugar and fat.
• Exercise every day.

• How Can I Quit Smoking?
• Guide to Quitting Smoking
• American Lung Association - Stop Smoking