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I Want to Quit

Whether you want to quit next week or next year, being prepared is the first step to being smokefree. Quitting is tough, but you can take action to understand why you smoke and what will boost your chances of quitting smoking for good. Use these resources to get prepared for your quit journey.

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Prepare to Quit

There are things you can do before you smoke your last cigarette to help make quitting a little bit easier.

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Why Quitting Is Hard

Knowing why quitting is so difficult can help you be prepared to face the challenges of quitting.

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Know Your Triggers

Triggers like a stressful situation or sipping coffee may lead to a craving to smoke.

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Why Do You Want to Quit?

Knowing your reasons for quitting can help you get past a craving when you feel the urge to smoke.

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Health Effects

Tobacco and nicotine affect more than your lungs. Learn how smoking harms nearly every organ of the body.

Practice Quitting Programs

The Practice Quit and Daily Challenges programs help you build the skills and confidence needed to help you get closer to quitting for good.

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Stress & Smoking

Some people use smoking as a way to cope with stress, but there are problems with using cigarettes to cope with unpleasant feelings.

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