Quit Smoking

Quit Smoking

Want to stop smoking or vaping or help a loved one quit? We're here for you every step of the way with tools, tips, and support. The important thing is to keep trying to quit until you quit for good.

Smoking Facts

Every year in the U.S., more than 480,000 people die from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, making it the leading cause of preventable death in this country. Tragically, each day thousands of kids still pick up a tobacco product for the first time.

Health Effects

Smoking and the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco, cause or worsen numerous diseases and conditions. Learn more about how smoking and using tobacco impact your health.

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The American Lung Association is committed to helping educate, intervene and prevent the use of tobacco and nicotine by the next generation. This is especially important because close to 95 percent of smokers try their first cigarette before the age of 21. With the Federal Drug Administration's recent announcement about teen vaping reaching epidemic levels, the fight against nicotine and tobacco has become even more vital. The resources below can offer you the tools to not only talk to your kids about the dangers of tobacco but to help them quit if they have already become addicted.

Kids and Smoking

There are many reasons that kids pick up tobacco products and start using nicotine, and some of them may surprise you. Find out how to talk to your teens about avoiding smoking, and what to do if they need to quit.