Smoking and tobacco cause thousands of American preventable deaths each year. Using tobacco seriously increases your risk of getting certain cancers, and quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
- E-Cigarettes (Also known as e-cigs, vaping, MedlinePlus)
- Quitting Smoking (MedlinePlus)
- Smokeless Tobacco (MedlinePlus)
- Quit Smoking (MyHealthfinder.gov) [Easy-to-Read]
- Quit Smoking (American Lung Association)
- SmokeFree.gov Quit Vaping (National Cancer Institute)
- Smokefree.gov (National Cancer Institute)
- Smoking and COVID-19 (US DHHS)
These sites allow patients to discuss their experiences with illnesses, treatments, and other health matters. Any information or opinions posted are those of the forum users themselves and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Mobile apps and tools can provide you with easy-to-use information and resources that can serve as one part of your overall strategy to become and stay healthy. For tips on selecting additional apps for exercise and physical activity, please review How to Choose a Good Health App by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
A free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges. Free download from the Apple Store or Google Play. Live online chat.
SmokefreeTXT is a text messaging program for quitting smoking. Free.
Resources selected by Barbara Renner, UNC-Chapel Hill,
Last reviewed July 24, 2024