How to Quit Smoking | Quit Smoking | Tips From Former Smokers | CDC

How to Quit Smoking | Quit Smoking | Tips From Former Smokers | CDC

How to Quit Smoking

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It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.

Start Your Quitting Journey Today!

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5 Ways Quitlines Help YOU Succeed

Quitlines provide free coaching—over the phone—to help you quit smoking.

quitSTART app

The quitSTART app is a free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips and inspiration.

Sign Up for Free Texts

Free 24/7 quit help texted to your phone! Text CDC to 47848, answer a few questions, and you'll start receiving messages.

Make a Quit Plan

One of the keys to a successful quit is preparation. A great way to prepare to quit smoking is to create a quit plan.

Find Social Support

Find and share your motivation to quit smoking on CDCTobaccoFree. Social support can help you beat nicotine addiction and live a smokefree life.

Manage Your Cravings

When a craving is triggered, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.

Call For Free Help

You can quit smoking for good and live a healthy, smokefree life. Take the first step and call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE support.

Free quit help:

1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669)

In Spanish: 

1-855-DÉJELO-YA
(1-855-335-3569)

In Asian languages: 

Mandarin and Cantonese: 1-800-838-8917
Korean: 1-800-556-5564
Vietnamese: 1-800-778-8440

Additional Resources to Help You Quit Smoking

There are many resources available to help you quit smoking, including quitlines, educational materials, Web sites, and support groups. You can also talk to your doctor about other strategies for quitting that may be right for you. Access additional quitting resources.