It’s hard to stop smoking, but you can do it! About 50 million Americans have quit smoking for good, and now there are more former smokers than current smokers in the US. Many organizations offer information, counseling, and other services on how to quit, as well as information on where to go for help. Other good resources for finding help include your doctor, dentist, local hospital, or employer.

If you want to quit smoking and need help, contact one of these organizations:

American Cancer Society
Toll-free number: 1-800-227-2345
Web site: www.cancer.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Toll-free smoking cessation/tobacco line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Quitting help Web site: www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/index.htm

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free smoking cessation/tobacco line: 1-877-448-7848
Smoking cessation: www.smokefree.gov

Nicotine Anonymous
Toll-free number: 1-877-879-6422
Web site: www.nicotine-anonymous.org

QuitNet
Web site: www.quitnet.com

To learn more

More information from your American Cancer Society

The following information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be read online or free copies may be ordered from our toll-free number.

Trying to quit or help someone else quit?

Guide to Quitting Smoking (also in Spanish)

Smokeless Tobacco and How to Quit

Improve Your Chances of Quitting Smoking

Quitting Smoking – Help for Cravings and Tough Situations (also in Spanish)

Helping a Smoker Quit: Dos and Don’ts

More about smoking and tobacco use

Cigar Smoking (also in Spanish)

Cigarette Smoking (also in Spanish)

Secondhand Smoke (also in Spanish)

Child and Teen Tobacco Use (also in Spanish)

Women and Smoking (also in Spanish)

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.