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Smoking Cessation

Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco are responsible for the majority of all cancers of the lung, trachea, bronchus, larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, and esophagus. In addition, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.

Here's why:

You will live longer and live better.
Quitting will lower your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer.
If you are pregnant, quitting smoking will improve your chances of having a healthy baby.
The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier.
You will have extra money to spend on things other than cigarettes.

Here are some online resources that may help you quit smoking:

SmokingCessation.org At Smoking Cessation.org, you'll learn how to break down your smoking triggers and overcome your nicotine addiction. You'll educate yourself about the health risks of smoking and learn how to escape the cycle of quitting and then slipping up and smoking again. You'll find helpful tips, new smoking cessation methods, and the latest information that will help you quit smoking for good.
UNC Nicotine Dependence Program Clinic The Nicotine Dependence Program (NDP) of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine provides counseling and resources for tobacco use cessation, training for healthcare providers in assisting patients in tobacco use cessation, and education and research in cessation practice. View a brochure that describes this program. Clinics are Tuesday and Friday Mornings at Family Medicine.
NC Tobacco Use Quitline Quitline provides free one-on-one support that can help you quit smoking for good. Quitline pairs you with a Quit Coach, someone who knows what works and what doesn't work when it comes to quitting. Quitline NC is free, confidential, and available 8am to 3am seven days a week. For more information call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.