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Can social media help you quit smoking?

Tobacco is still the biggest cause of preventable death in the world. Although the total number of smokers is falling, a high percentage of teenagers and young people in their 20s continue to smoke.

Although many young people want to quit, few are successful. Most do not access face-to-face or telephone cessation services and so may be missing out on the support they need to quit successfully. It may be that quitting smoking presents a different set of issues for young people than for older adults.

For example, they may be more concerned with how smoking affects their social identity than their long-term health concerns. So the more medicalised cessation services, such…

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 Can social media help you quit smoking?

Tobacco is still the biggest cause of preventable death in the world. Although the total number of smokers is falling, a high percentage of teenagers and young people in their 20s continue to smoke. Although many young people want to quit, few are successful. Most do not access face-to-face or telephone cessation services and so may be missing out on the support they need to quit successfully. It may be that quitting smoking presents a different set of issues for young people than for older adults.

Truth

We're not here to criticize your choices, or tell you not to smoke. We're here to arm everyone – smokers and non-smokers – with the tools to make change.

BecomeAnEX

Imagine your life without tobacco. Looks great, right?

Freedom From Smoking

Join Freedom From Smoking Join Freedom From Smoking Find a Freedom From Smoking group clinic near you! Learn more The American Lung Association has been helping people quit smoking for over 35 years through Freedom From Smoking®. Ranked as one of the most effective programs in the country, Freedom From Smoking has helped hundreds of thousands of people quit smoking for good and is now available in a variety of formats. www.lung.org > Stop Smoking > Join Freedom From Smoking Join Freedom From Smoking Find a Freedom From Smoking group clinic near you! Learn more The American Lung Association has been helping people quit smoking for over 35 years through Freedom From Smoking®. Ranked as one of the most effective programs in the country, Freedom From Smoking has helped hundreds of thousands of people quit smoking for good and is now available in a variety of formats.

Great American Smokeout

Get ready to lose the habit, and become victorious over tobacco. The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event is your chance to triumph over addiction. Every November, we set aside the third Thursday to encourage smokers to go the distance, and to finally give up smoking.

iCanQuit

iCanQuit can help you QUIT and STAY QUIT.

QUIT UK

QUIT is the independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.

Quit.com

Quitting essentials will guide you through the obstacles and pitfalls of quitting with helpful tips on how to manage your weight, cope with stress and stay positive.

QuitKey

QuitKey alters your smoking routine and eases you off cigarettes gradually. QuitKey reminds you when to smoke and when not to smoke. Step by step. Hour by hour. One day at a time.

QuitNet

Become a part of the QuitNet community, and connect with smokers and ex-smokers on every part of the quit journey. You can even take QuitNet wherever you go with the free iOS app.

QuitSmoking

Inside, you'll find lots of great information on how to quit smoking. You'll learn how to set a quit date, quit, and avoid weight gain.

SmokeFree

NHS Smokefree is the national NHS campaign providing motivation, information and support for smokers who want to quit.

SmokeFree.gov

Different people need different resources as they try to quit. The information and professional assistance available on this Web site can help to support both your immediate and long-term needs as you become, and remain, a nonsmoker.

Stop Smoking

The American Lung Association developed the Quit Smoking Action Plan under the guidance of a team of experts on cigarette smoking.

TobaccoFree.org

Motivating youth to stay tobaccofree. Empowering smokers to quit.

Vaping Daily

We are the biggest vaping and quit smoking website in the World. In 2017, two biggest quit smoking websites – Quit Smoking Community and QuitDay.org – united under one brand to revolutionize the smoking industry by providing high-quality and research-based information on both smoking and vaping to help you make educated decisions.

WhyQuit

Founded in July 1999, WhyQuit is home to cold turkey quitting. Visited by 2.2 million unique annual visitors, most are trying to stop smoking and seek motivation enhancement, insightful articles, free quitting e-books, tips guides, video counseling or group support. But WhyQuit is broader than just smoking. It's a nicotine cessation site.

#ChangeYourMind

It's up to you how you wish to engage - get instant tips, receive daily guidance, or browse techniques and exercises to use as needed. We will empower you in small bites to make it easy to do.

Chantix

CHANTIX is a prescription medicine to help adults quit smoking. It contains no nicotine and helps reduce the urge to smoke.

Nicorette

Nicorette. Take charge when cravings hit. The flexibility to fight back against nicotine withdrawal using Therapeutic Nicotine.

Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives.

CVS

You're ready to quit smoking. We're here to help you make that resolution stick—with expert guidance, personal stories, live advice and tips for every step of your journey. Whether you're quitting for a loved one or your own good health, we have what you need to quit for good.

NHS

Want to stop smoking? Find out practical, quick and simple steps you can take NOW to quit successfully.

Patient

Cigarette smoking is the greatest single cause of illness and premature death in the UK.

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