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The Tips campaign uses approaches to address health disparities in pursuit of health equity by increasing the reach, representation, receptivity, and accessibility of smoking cessation messages.
- About the Campaign
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- How to Quit Smoking
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- Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines
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- Real Stories
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- Diseases/Conditions Featured in the Campaign
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- About the Campaign
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Tips from Former Smokers campaign, including the why the campaign is running, the effectiveness of using graphic ads, whether the campaign features real people, and issues around to health conditions and diseases related to smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.
- What if I prefer to speak to someone in a language other than English?
- Will they make me feel bad about smoking?
- What if I’m not sure I’m ready to quit today?
- What if I use other kinds of tobacco products?
- What if I don’t smoke but I want to help a friend or family member who does?
- How do I know using a quitline will help?
- What if I don’t like to talk on the phone?
- Will they ask me personal information?
- Will it cost anything?
Most quitlines can arrange for a translator if you or someone you know who wants to quit speaks a different language.
Additionally, there are quitlines available for people who speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese:
Spanish:
•1-855-DÉJELO-YA
•(1-855-335-3569)
Asian languages:
Absolutely not! Quitline coaches are hired and trained based on their ability to help you. Many used to smoke themselves, so they understand what you are going through. Your success is theirs, too.
You don’t have to be ready to quit today to call the quitline. Your quit coach can help you explore your worries and doubts about quitting and help you identify new solutions. Our coaches have helped many people who smoke to successfully quit, and they can help you too.
Quitline coaches can help you if you are using smokeless tobacco, cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products, in addition to cigarettes.
It can be a real challenge to know how best to help a friend or relative who smokes to quit. Maybe they don’t want to quit, but their smoking is affecting you. Maybe they smoke inside and it bothers you. Or maybe you are even worried about their health and the diseases that smoking causes. Maybe they want to quit, and you support them, but you don’...
Many studies have been done over the past 25 years on the advantages of quitlines. These studies report that people who call a quitline are more likely to quit and stay quit. Combining counseling and quit-smoking medications such as patches can double or triple your chances of success.
There are other ways to quit! Quitlines can help you find out about other quit-smoking services, such as apps and texting programs. Find out more about these alternative programs.
To provide callers with the best care, you will be asked to provide some information about yourself. You may be asked for your contact information during your initial call so that you can be reached for follow-up coaching. In addition, you will be asked about your smoking status and history, as well as past attempts at quitting and what caused you ...
No. Quitline services are free to callers.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. What’s the best way to stop smoking? A. The best way is what is best for you, because you are unique. It’s important to find out more about why you smoke, log into your personal smoker’s diary to find out the best way for you to quit. Q. I am a social smoker, how can I stop? A. Is there a non-smoker in your ...
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Sep 22, 2022 · Former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dying from all causes than those who don’t engage in healthy habits, according to a new study by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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March 29, 2023 | Tips from former smokers. REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIESThe Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign features the stories of more than 40 brave individuals from diverse backgrou... Checkout today's featured content at stacks.cdc.gov.