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Reasons to Quit

People quit smoking for lots of reasons. What are yours? Check out common reasons people quit and use them to help you come up with your own reasons. When you know your reasons, you’ll be motivated to quit and stay quit. Learn how quitting will help improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. Plus, see how much smoking costs you.

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Your Reasons to Quit

Knowing why you want to quit smoking can keep you motivated to stay smokefree. What are you reasons for being smokefree?

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How Smoking Affects Your Health

Get the facts about how smoking is connected to your physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

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How Quitting Improves Your Health

It can be easy to lose sight of the benefits of quitting. Remind yourself of the rewards for staying on track.

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Smoking and the Management of Chronic Health Conditions

See how tobacco can affect your health if you have PTSD, HIV, depression, or substance use disorders.

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The Price of Smoking

Money spent on cigarettes really adds up. Find out how much you can save if you quit.

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