The more you know about how to quit, the better your chances of success.¹ 

Quitting is a very personal experience, but you are not alone. There's no one way that works for everyone. A good way to start is to get as much information as you can, and decide on a plan that's right for you. For details on these Five Keys for Quitting, go to "You Can Quit Smoking: Five Keys for Quitting" 

Get Support and Encouragement You are not alone in your efforts to quit. Research shows your odds are better if you get support from others.2 Talk to friends, family and coworkers about why you want to quit and how important it is to you. Ask them to keep tobacco out of sight. Get expert help. Ask a doctor, psychologist, or other health professional for advice or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for telephone counseling and quitting information. For more about support: Smokfree.gov: Talk to an Expert  Become an Ex: Re-Learn Support National Cancer Institute: Live Help

^1. Dunston A, August 2003. Kicking Butts in the Twenty-First Century: What modern science has learned about smoking cessation, New York: American Council on Science and Health, p.8.

^2. Murray RP, Johnston JJ, Dolce JJ et al: Social support for smoking cessation and abstinence: The Lung Health Study. Addictive Behaviors, vol. 20, 1995, p. 159-170.