Getting Help to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is the single most important step a smoker can take to improve the length and quality of his or her life. Stopping smoking can be tough but smokers don’t have to quit alone. The American Lung Association has lots of options to help adult and teen smokers quit for good.
When You Can’t Breathe, Nothing Else Matters®
Freedom From Smoking
To help adult smokers quit, the American Lung Association offers Freedom From Smoking®. The program teaches the skills and techniques that have been proven to help smokers quit. Freedom From Smoking® is available as a group clinic, an online program and a self-help book. You can also speak to a cessation counselor at the Lung HelpLine. » More
Not-On-Tobacco
We know teen smokers need help quitting too, so we offer Not-On-Tobacco®, or N-O-T. N-O-T is a group program designed to help 14 to 19 year old smokers end their addiction to nicotine. Teen smokers can also get free telephone counseling through the Lung Helpline. » More
Tips For Parents
Parents, do you need help talking to your kids about smoking? We have tips on keeping your kids from smoking and encouraging them to quit if they’ve already started to smoke. » More
