How to Stop Smoking

Mayo Clinic Nicotine Research Center

Treatment at no cost for young adults age 18-24 who wish to stop smoking.

Information for Teens

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Why Should You Quit?

There are many benefits to becoming smoke-free, some of which you might already know.

Here are 6 reasons you should quit.

1. Quitting smoking will improve your health and decrease your chances of getting tobacco-related illnesses.

2. Quitting smoking will help you provide a healthier environment for your loved ones (i.e. spouse, children, grandchildren, friends and even your pets).

3. Quitting smoking will give you more spending money because not smoking that one pack a day will increase your monthly budget about $100

4. Quitting smoking will allow you to break a very strong addiction to the drug nicotine.

5. Quitting smoking will allow you to breathe easier. Once you quit your lungs begin cleaning themselves. You may notice that it is easier to walk to your car or climb stairs

6. Quitting smoking will make your clothes, house, car and breath smell better

You can quit smoking.

Don't Cry What You Already Know

As he sat on a bench scared, lonely, and confused.
He had just been given the most terrible of news.
The tests on the lump in his throat, had showed what he had feared the most.
Yes, it was cancer caused by the smokes.
They said he wouldn't be here a year from now, not one doctor but two, both with the same views.
But how could this be, he was too young.
This happens to the old not the young.
As the days went by it was sad to see, that with this disease, you're never too young, old, rich or poor.
To be given the news your time here is not much more.
So when you're young and shy, not knowing all the "why's."
Know this to be true, smoking can kill you.
So the next time you open a pack, look on the side and read the dangers with your very eyes.
Then blame no one please, because you know the reasons why.

Michael D. Bowden
April 24, 2001