We all know cigarette smoking is bad for you. We know it hurts your lungs. But did you know it can hurt you in other ways, too? Let's learn about the ways smoking affects your body.
Quitting smoking can be hard and frustrating. But there are many ways to stop, and with trial and error you can find a method that works for you. No matter which method you choose, here are some strategies that can help you along the way.
Understand the reasons why people use tobacco.
Some people become addicted to the drug nicotine. Of course, nicotine is found in tobacco products and in products made for vaping. Since it affects your brain and body, breaking this addiction is difficult.
Watch this to understand what vaping is and how it affects the body.
See how a plan to quit using tobacco - including identifying your reasons for using tobacco, the triggers that cause you to use tobacco and how to avoid your triggers - can help you quit successfully.
Learn the health, social and financial benefits of quitting tobacco, and identify your own reasons to quit.
In this video learn about Asad's journey to quitting smoking for good.
In this video learn how Leta plans to quit smoking for good.
Learn how keeping a tobacco diary can help you discover what causes you to want to use.
Watch how preparing for nicotine withdrawal before you quit can help you deal with withdrawal when you do quit.
Learn about stop smoking aids you may use to help with any withdrawal you may experience when quitting tobacco.
These smoking devices heat liquid nicotine to create a vapor. You inhale this vapor into your lungs. Nicotine in the vapor enters your bloodstream. It stimulates your body, activating reward circuits in your brain.
Watch this to understand what combination therapy is and its benefits.
In this video learn about how Rocky was able to quit smoking.
See how changing a few of your daily habits can help you quit tobacco.
See how deciding your quit method and researching where you will find support ahead of time will increase your chances of quitting for good.
Watch this to help understand what nicotine preloading is and how it can help with nicotine withdrawal.
Understand the importance of setting a quit date.
Watch this to see how to use a nicotine patch.
Learn how using nicotine gum can help you quit using tobacco.
After viewing this clip, the viewer will be able to describe how using nicotine lozenges can help them quit tobacco and nicotine.
Learn how the nicotine inhaler can help you quit tobacco and nicotine.
Watch how using nicotine spray correctly can help you quit smoking.
Watch this video to learn how to quit tobacco, how to find support and eliminate the things that make you want to use tobacco.
You've heard that secondhand smoke is unhealthy. You know it's best to avoid it. But how bad is it, really? Let's take a few minutes to learn about this danger.
In this video learn about what Dani did to stop smoking.
Some things make it really hard to stop smoking. We call these "triggers." Let's learn about triggers and how to deal with them.
Learn many health, social and financial benefits of being tobacco-free.
Understand the feelings you will experience during your withdrawal from nicotine, and learn a few strategies to help you cope with nicotine cravings.
Learn strategies to help manage the emotional triggers you might face while quitting tobacco.
Learn strategies to help you cope as you replace your habits and crave nicotine.
Watch this clip to learn how and why you should avoid secondhand smoke.
Recognize your nicotine triggers and learn how to cope with them to prevent a relapse.
Understand the importance in having a support system to help you quit tobacco and to stay quit.
Learn ways to reward yourself in order to keep motivated and encouraged to remain nicotine-free.
