Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time
When smokers quit, there are immediate and long-range benefits. Learn more here.
Stay Away from Tobacco
Quitting tobacco is not easy, but it can be done. Whether you're a smoker, someone who uses smokeless tobacco, or someone trying to help a friend or loved one, you'll find the information you need in this section.
Get help Quitting Tobacco
Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it. To have the best chance of quitting and staying quit, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.
Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday in November each year. Smokers are encouraged to use the date to take an important step toward a healthier life by making a plan to quit, or by planning in advance and quitting smoking that day.
Smoke-free Communities
Find out what’s being done to curb tobacco use, and how you can help.
Tobacco and Cancer
Find out what we know about the risks of smoking and other tobacco products.
Study Recruitment Announcement
The American Cancer Society is seeking former smokers to participate in research that involves helping smokers quit. You would mentor current smokers who are trying to quit by sending them supportive text messages over a two-month period. Your text messages would supplement the texts that smokers receive through an automated system, and would take about 5-10 minutes of your time per day. You would first complete a series of short online training modules, and be provided with a message bank to help guide your exchanges with smokers. You would be compensated for your time. You can sign up to be a mentor and find more information at www.iQuit.tips. Please contact us at iQuitTips@gmail.com if you have any questions about the study.