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Smoking Cessation
You may reach for a cigarette during a stressful commute. Or you may want to smoke when you first wake up in the morning. Learn what your smoking triggers are, and how to handle them.
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Facing Up to Smoking
Your doctor or family may have told you to stop smoking, but only you can decide if and when you're ready to quit.
Planning Your Quit Strategy
Once you decide to quit, the next step is to come up with a stop-smoking plan that's right for you.
Taking the Big Step
You have lots of options to choose from to help you quit, from nicotine replacement therapy to smoking cessation programs.
Staying Smoke-Free
You've passed the first hurdle: You've quit. The next challenge is to resist the temptation to fall back into old habits.
Teens and Smoking
Talk to your teen about the risks of smoking. If you smoke, be a good example and quit.
Smoking During Pregnancy
Tobacco smoke harms your developing baby. No matter how far along you are, it's never too late to quit.
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Cost of Smoking Calculator
There isn't much good that can be said about smoking. It's bad for your health and the health of those around you. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you can save if you quit smoking today?
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