Information on Specific Topics

Where are you on the road to quitting?

• I'm not interested in quitting
• I'm thinking about quitting
• I'm preparing to quit
• I've quit

Smoking, quitting and health

• Addiction to nicotine
• Health effects of smoking
• Second hand smoke
• Health benefits of quitting

Preparing for your journey

• Making the decision
• Planning for success
• Building motivation
• Building self confidence
• Thinking more positively
• Getting help from others
• Methods of quitting
• Cutting down the amount you smoke
• Medications for quitting

How to deal with...

• Withdrawal
• Slips and relapses
• Weight gain
• Urges and cravings
• Stress
• Feeling down or depressed
• Drinking alcohol

Special information for...

Teens and young adults

• Quit 4 Life - Web site designed for youth wanting to quit smoking
• Youth Zone - Health Canada's Web site on tobacco
• Conference for Youth and Young Adults - National Forum on Youth and Young Adult Tobacco Control Issues - 2005

Users of cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco

• Smokeless Tobacco

Friends/family members who want to help a smoker

• Help Someone Quit

Parents

• Tips for Parents - How to talk to children and teens about smoking

Other helpful Resources