Quit smoking free programs

Quitting is the first part -- now you have to stay quit. Here are some tips that may help. Smoking Cessation video Learn about 3 steps that can lead to quitting smoking for good. Smoking Cessation - 3 Steps to Quitting. Facebook Twitter. Select your location to view local American Lung Association events and news near you.

Our service is free and we are here to help you. Join Freedom From Smoking. Section Menu. Freedom From Smoking Group Clinics Our in-person Freedom From Smoking group clinics include eight sessions led by a certified facilitator with a small group of eight to 16 people and are held throughout the country.

Lung HelpLine Staffed by respiratory therapists and certified tobacco treatment specialists, the Lung HelpLine is available to answer any question — whether you're looking to start a quit smoking attempt, want to learn more about Freedom From Smoking Plus, Group Clinics or The Guide to Help You Quit Smoking, or want telephone counseling from an expert over the course of your journey to quit smoking. Online Support Community Chat and connect with other quitters who understand what you are going through on our Inspire.

Success Stories "They gave me a quit date. Help Your Employees Stop Smoking Freedom From Smoking is used by employers, hospitals, health plans and other organizations to help the individuals they serve become smokefree for life. Learn more.

Make a Donation Your tax-deductible donation funds lung disease and lung cancer research, new treatments, lung health education, and more. Quit Partner Behavioral Health Program Quit Partner offers specialized support for people living with substance use disorder or a mental illness, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder.

Quit Partner Pregnancy Program The addiction of nicotine does not go away just because a person is pregnant or planning to be. Talk to your doctor about quitting smoking and get the help you need to quit for good. Benefits of Quitting Quitting commercial tobacco is hard and can take multiple tries — but it is possible. Looking and feeling better.

What's more, the human body begins to heal within just minutes of quitting: Within 20 minutes, heart rate and blood pressure drop.

After months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease. After 1 year, the risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of a smoker's. After 5 years, stroke risk is reduced. After 10 years, the risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker and the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decreases.

Protecting family and friends from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Children and infants exposed to secondhand smoke may experience: A greater risk for sudden infant death syndrome SIDS.

Explore our customizable options. Quitting tobacco is different for everyone. Tools and resources include FREE patches, gum or lozenges, coaching calls, web coaching, supportive text messages, email support and a quit guide.

Meet the All Access plan … without the coaching calls. Tools and resources include FREE patches, gum or lozenges, web coaching, supportive text messages, email support and a quit guide. Perfect for busy lifestyles! This plan lets you pick which services are right for you — including supportive text messages and FREE patches, gum or lozenges.