Smoking cessation

Your quick start guide to quitting tobacco

Want to kick the habit? Get straight facts, smart tips, and a step-by-step plan.

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Welcome to the Tobacco Cessation Guide! Whether you're considering kicking the habit or need to stop right now, this is all you need to quit smoking—for good.

Here, you'll learn:

  • How to identify and address what's been holding you back
  • Concrete strategies for identifying your triggers
  • Proven tips for easing your journey

You'll also find a complete plan for setting a Quit Day, leading you up to the big moment and through the weeks that follow.

Read on for more on how to begin your new, smoke-free life.

Written by Michael Gollust.
Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Michael Gollust.
Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
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