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Do help the quitter remember all the reasons they wanted to quit, and help them forget about the slip as soon as possible. Dont scold, tease, nag, blame, or make the quitter feel guilty. Be sure the quitter knows that you care about them whether or not they smoke.
Here is more information you might find helpful. You also can order free copies of our documents from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read them on our Web site, www.cancer.org.
More about quitting
Guide to Quitting Smoking (also in Spanish) Improve Your Chances of Quitting Smoking Helping a Smoker Quit: Dos and Donts
Smoking and health
Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health (also in Spanish) Cigarette Smoking (also in Spanish) Cigar Smoking (also in Spanish) Tobacco-Related Cancers Fact Sheet The American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-2272345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org to find out about costs or to place an order. Kicking Butts No Thanks, but Id Love to Dance: Choosing to Live Smoke-Free (for kids ages 4-10) Reduce Your Cancer Risk: Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office on Smoking and Health Toll-free smoking cessation line: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW) TTY: 1-800-332-8615 Online help for quitting: www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/index.htm Free phone-based coaching that can help you quit smoking; Web site also links to other online quitting resources National Cancer Institute Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER) for cancer information Web page: www.cancer.gov Tobacco quit line: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW) Smoking cessation online: www.smokefree.gov Has a lot of quitting information, tools to help you quit, and offers free live support. Go to smokefree.gov to sign up for SmokefreeTXT. This service provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help you stop smoking for good. American Heart Association Toll-free number: 1-800-242-8721 (1-800-AHA-USA-1) Web site: www.americanheart.org Has tips for how to quit smoking and why you should do it at www.everydaychoices.org or by calling 1-866-399-6789
*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
References
ACS Great American Smokeout Promotion Guide, Nov. 16, 1989. American Cancer Society. Kicking Butts: Quit Smoking and Take Charge of Your Health 2nd Ed. Atlanta, GA. American Cancer Society, 2010. National Cancer Institute. How To Handle Withdrawal Symptoms and Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking. Accessed at www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/symptoms-triggers-quitting on October 3, 2012. Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute. Stress and Smoking. Accessed at www.smokefree.gov/topic-stress.aspx on October 3, 2012.