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- Cessation Aids (3)
- Materials for Health Professionals (15)
- News (1)
- Products and Services (30)
- Research (5)
- Self Help Materials (19)
Links
Stopping Smoking: ASH's 15 Tips
http://oldash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact24.html
From ASH-UK. Support and encouragement, especially for smokers in the UK who'd like to quit.
Tales From the Quit
A collection of essays, stories, rambles, and rants written during the author's first year of freedom from smoking. Offers quit tips, insight, humor, and hope.
The California Smokers' Helpline
http://www.californiasmokershelpline.org/
A telephone program designed to help people kick the habit. Free of charge.
The Sober Alcoholic's Stop Smoking Support Page
http://www.unhooked.com/nosmoke/
Lots of information on the subject, extensively footnoted. "Most alcoholics or drug addicts have several addictions, and smoking is the most common other addiction by far. Many alcoholics in recovery do not realize that their cigarette smoking is probably an even greater threat to their health and survival than their drinking was. Did you know that more alcoholics die of diseases related to smoking than of diseases related to drinking?"
The Time Is Right
http://www.thetimeisright.co.uk/
Support and practical information on stopping smoking.
Tobacco Cessation Guidelines
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/default.htm
Materials for consumers and clinicians from the Surgeon General including a 5-day plan to get ready, tips for the first week, five common myths about quitting; most materials provided in English and Spanish.
Tobacco-Free Ways: Pima County's Tobacco Education and Prevention Program
http://www.tobaccofreeways.org
Oregon based group offers quit tips, programs, discounts, and advice.
TryToStop.org
Scientific information, peer support; covers quitting obstacles, social situations, urges, weight control, withdrawal, special section for women and girls, getting support, finding help, and factsheets.
What Happens When You Stop Smoking
http://oldash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact11.html
ASH-UK factsheet gives concise summary of what to expect.


