Stay Away from Tobacco

Quitting tobacco isn't easy, but it can be done. Whether you smoke cigarettes, use smokeless tobacco, or are trying to help a friend or loved one, you'll find the information you need here.

 

Tobacco and Your Health

Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco Products
Health Risks of Smoking
Smokeless Tobacco
Secondhand Smoke
E-cigarettes and Vaping
Is Any Type of Tobacco Product Safe?

How to Quit Using Tobacco

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Tobacco addiction is both mental and physical. Most people need a combination of medicine, a method to change personal habits, and emotional support. Learn more about making a plan, getting support, and staying quit for good. 

Learn More About Quitting

Smoke-free Communities

Keeping Your Children Tobacco-free

Children and teens need to know the dangers of using any type of tobacco now and in the future. Learn more about how to start the conversation with your kids.
Tobacco and LGBTQ+ Communities [PDF]

LGBTQ+ communities have a higher rate of tobacco use. Get the facts and learn ways to protect yourself and the people you love from the risks of tobacco use and exposure. 
ACS CAN Smoke-free Campaigns

We are working in local communities across the nation to make restaurants, bars, casinos, and all workplaces smoke-free, protecting workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke.

More Resources and Support

Great American Smokeout

The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday in November each year. People who smoke are encouraged to use the date to take an important step toward a healthier life. 
Empowered to Quit

Quitting smoking is hard. But with help, you can be empowered to quit for good. This tailored, email-based program can be a useful resource to support your comprehensive quit-smoking plan. 
1-800-QUIT-NOW [CDC]

Find your state's quitline, plus more resources for quitting smoking and other tobacco products.
Know Your Cancer Risk

Take the ACS CancerRisk360™ assessment to learn more about what you can change to improve your health. By taking 5 minutes to answer a few questions, we will give you a personalized roadmap of actions with helpful resources you can use to lower your risk of cancer.
Call the American Cancer Society

Call the American Cancer Society 24/7 to learn more about the available tools for quitting tobacco.