How to Quit Resources
This page reproduces material published by the Tobacco Cessation Leadership Network between 2005 and 2008. Names, roles, partners and funders are as published at that time and do not describe any current relationship, endorsement or funding. Nothing here is medical advice.
Materials
You
Can Quit Smoking:
A downloadable on-line version of the Public Health Service
brochure
Clearing
the Air:
US Department of Health and Human Services’ downloadable
workbook for smoking cessation.
Great
Start
Website and downloadable guide resources for pregnant women
- Kick
the Habit
American Cancer Society’s web page with many downloadable pages including: - Guide for Quitting Smoking
- When Smokers Quit: Health Benefits over Time
- Quitting Spit Tobacco
- Helping a Smoker Quit- Do’s and Don’ts
- Help for Cravings and Tough Situations
Quitting
Tips
Downloadable guide from the Foundation for a Smokefree America
Pathways
to Freedom: Winning the Fight Against Tobacco
CDC cessation guidebook for African American Adults
- Quit
Smoking Action Plan
Three step program from the American Lung Association providing helpful information about quitting. Includes printable information charts: - Step 1: Preparing to Quit - Support options for quitters
- Step 2: Using Medications - Medication options, pros and cons for quitters
- Step 3: Staying Quit - Where to go for support to prevent relapse
Freedom
from Smoking
An online version of the American Lung Association’s
tobacco cessation program. Access is free but requires registration.
Once registered many handout and information sheets are available
to download in either Acrobat or Microsoft word. Topics range
from readiness quizzes and rewards to assertive communication
skills and relapse prevention.
Smoking
and Pregnancy
Information sheets and FAQ’s for pregnant women from
the American Lung Association.
The
Health Consequences of Smoking on the Human Body
An interactive on-line presentation based on the Surgeon General’s
2004 report. Includes tips on quitting and benefits of quitting
Websites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Lung Association’s Smoking Cessation Support
American Legacy Foundation’s Great Start Program
American Legacy Foundation’s Learn to Quit
Quit Net On-line support for smokers
The Scoop on Smoking from the American Council on Science and Health for adolescents
Published 2005–2008 · Reviewed 10 August 2026