It’s hard to give up tobacco. But you can quit! Many organizations offer information, counseling, and other services focusing on how to quit and where to go for help. Other good resources to ask for help can include your doctor, dentist, local hospital, or employer. You can call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit us online at www.cancer.org. There are also other groups listed below that can help you.
More information from your American Cancer Society
We have selected some related information that may also be helpful for you. These materials may be read on our Web site or ordered from our toll-free number.
More on how to quit
Guide to Quitting Smoking (also in Spanish)
Smoking and using tobacco
Child and Teen Tobacco Use (also in Spanish)
Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health (also in Spanish)
Tobacco-Related Cancers Fact Sheet
National organizations and Web sites*
If you want to quit tobacco and need help, contact one of the following organizations. Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office on Smoking and Health
Toll-free number: 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
Web site: www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
Free quit support line: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Offers information on tobacco and health as well as help with quitting tobacco
Kill the Can
Web site: www.killthecan.org
Online information and support for those committed to quitting smokeless tobacco
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Toll-free tobacco line: 1-877-448-7848
Tobacco quit line: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
Direct tobacco Web site: www.smokefree.gov
Quitting information, cessation guide, and counseling is offered, as well as information on state telephone-based quit programs
Nicotine Anonymous
Toll-free number: 1-877-879-6422 (1-877-TRY-NICA)
Web site: www.nicotine-anonymous.org
For free information on their 12-step program, meeting schedules and locations, printed materials, or information on how to start a group in your area
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.
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