The American Lung Association has several programs that help smokers take the big step of quitting for good. Learn more about why and how to quit smoking with the following resources.

Freedom From Smoking® Online  – Check out this online smoking cessation program (www.ffsonline.org).  Each participant develops a personalized step-by-step plan to quit smoking through a positive behavioral change approach.

Freedom From Smoking® Group Clinic – This program is offered as a group clinic to help adult smokers work through the problems and process of quitting.  Contact 1-800-LUNG-USA to speak with your local Lung Association about participating.  

Lung HelpLine – Call the American Lung Association Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNG-USA to receive smoking cessation counseling and one-on-one support from registered nurses and respiratory therapists.

Reasons to Quit - Every smoker has their own personal reasons for quitting. Knowing why you want to quit is an important step in the process of quitting. Check out some common reasons people told the Lung Association they quit smoking, and start thinking about your most important reason.

About Smoking – the Lung Association can help you learn about different tobacco products and how they affect both you and the people around you.    
    
Talk To Your Doctor – Your doctor can provide you with support and encouragement, as well as information about medications and counseling that can help you quit smoking.