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Tools & Tips
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Quit Smoking
Getting Started
Why You Should Quit
Pick Your Path to Quit
Quitting Smoking While Pregnant
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Weight Gain & Appetite
Quit Vaping
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Get Ready to Quit Vaping
Managing Your First Day Without Vaping
Dealing With Vape Cravings
Know Your Vaping Triggers
Nicotine Withdrawal and Vaping
Stress, Anxiety, and Vaping
Vaping and Depression
Help Others Quit
How to Support Your Quitter
FAQs for Helping Someone Quit
YOU CAN QUIT
Call 1-800-QUIT NOW
1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669) is a toll-free number run by the
National Cancer Institute (NCI) that will connect you to your state’s tobacco quitline. Hours of
operation and services vary from state to state.
English:
1-800-QUIT-NOW
Spanish:
1-855-335-3569
Korean:
1-800-556-5564
Mandarin and Cantonese:
1-800-838-8917
Vietnamese:
1-800-778-8440
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Stay Connected
Support can go a long way when quitting smoking. Connect with people like you through CDC and NCI’s
supportive social media communities.
@CDCTobaccoFree
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@smokefreeus
MANAGE YOUR CRAVINGS
Find out how to deal with cravings with these helpful tips.
Bring a toothbrush and toothpaste everywhere. Brush your teeth whenever you have a craving.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like gum, patches, or lozenges can reduce cravings and
withdrawal symptoms.
Stretch or walk for 10 minutes or until your craving passes.
Distract yourself through cravings by playing a game or watching a video on your phone.
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