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Smoking and How to Quit

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Nearly 1 in 5 American women smokes. This fact is alarming given the dangers smoking poses to women’s health. Smoking harms nearly every organ in your body and can cause pregnancy problems. Secondhand smoke can harm the people around you, including your loved ones. It's best not to start smoking. But if you do smoke, don't give up on quitting. Here, you will find information and resources about smoking and how to quit. Being smoke-free will help you to live longer and feel your best.

 

Get the support you need to quit smoking by checking out our list of support resources.


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Today is my 75th day without a cigarette. I am 45 years old and I smoked since I was 14. For what it is worth this is what I have learned in the past 2.50 months about STOPPING smoking. You have to want to quit. Not for anyone else - only for you. Cigarettes are not your friends, but you will miss t . . .
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Steph from New York
After 42 years of smoking, I've finally put 'em down. Today, I am 75 days free of cigarettes. YAY me! I've used the nicotine lozenges to ease the way. Now, I'm only using 2 or 3 a day. I'm not worried about it -- as long as I'm not sucking smoke into my lungs. I've also made use of on-line s . . .
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Marsha from Oregon

Content last updated May 19, 2010.

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