To learn more
More information from your American Cancer Society
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.
If you or someone you care about is trying to quit smoking
Guide to Quitting Smoking (also in Spanish)
Quitting Smoking: Help for Cravings and Tough Situations (also in Spanish)
Helping a Smoker Quit: Do’s and Don’ts
For more information on the health effects of tobacco
Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health (also in Spanish)
Child and Teen Tobacco Use (also in Spanish)
Secondhand Smoke (also in Spanish)
Tobacco-Related Cancers Fact Sheet
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
QuitNet
Web site: www.quitnet.com
Offers free, cutting edge, online services to people trying to quit tobacco
Nicotine Anonymous (NicA)
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, print materials, or information on how to start a group in your area
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office on Smoking and Health
Free quit support line: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cdc.gov/tobacco
The quit support line offers information on smoking and health as well as help with quitting. Languages and range of services vary by your state of residence
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free tobacco quit line: 1-877-448-7848 (1-877-44U-QUIT) (also available in Spanish)
Direct tobacco Web site: www.smokefree.gov
Quitting information, quit-smoking guide, and phone counseling are offered, as well as state telephone-based quit programs (if needed for special services)
American Lung Association
Toll-free number: 1-800-548-8252
Web site: www.lungusa.org
Print quit materials are available, some in Spanish. Also offers the tobacco cessation program “Freedom from Smoking Online” for a small fee at www.ffsonline.org; a free version is available, too
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.
Last Medical Review: 11/08/2012
Last Revised: 01/17/2013
