Count down to your quit date with this quick bullet-point plan from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.


Learn how medications work with this easy-to-read article from the Food and Drug Administration’s FDA Consumer Magazine. (Does not cover newest medications).


Get brief, practical advice on preparing to quit form the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.


Get the lowdown on the health effects of smoking, the benefits of quitting, and the use of medications.


This site also links to other resources for Spanish speakers, including live, online help.


This upbeat booklet reminds you why you want to quit, and gives clear and specific tips to help you quit for good. For a print copy, including a combined English/Spanish version, call 1-800-422-6237.

Download this page of strategies for quitting and handling difficult situations from the American Cancer Society and its Smoke-Free New England campaign.

Why Do You Smoke?

Figure out why you smoke with the help of six quick quizzes in this pamphlet from the National Cancer Institute. You’ll also find the best strategies to help you quit, and quitting tips for each type of smoker. Order by phone at 1-800-422-6237.


Get information to help you break your smoking habit at familydoctor.org, including a quick quiz that provides some insights into why you might smoke. You’ll also find tips on how to get ready to stop smoking, learn what to expect when you quit, and read about medications that may help.


Quitting doesn't have to add pounds. Here are several pages of practical tips, facts, and links to more resources.