Can I quit smoking?

Not all smokers are the same. But, at one stage or another, most think about quitting. No matter what stage you are at, we have proven ways to help you achieve your goal.

Maybe you're wondering if you really can quit smoking. Here's good news: health professionals recognize that there are 5 key stages in the quitting process and, since you're reading this, you're probably already at the second stage! This phase is called "contemplation": you're ready to explore the rewards of a smokefree life -- health and otherwise -- but you may also be wondering whether you can really follow through with a realistic plan to quit. And if you're ready to develop a plan, you're at stage 3!

•  Pre-contemplation (not thinking about quitting)

•  Contemplation (thinking about quitting but not ready to quit)

•  Preparation (getting ready to quit)

•  Action (quitting)

•  Maintenance (remaining a non-smoker)

That brings us to the question of why you want to quit: you likely have health concerns. Furthermore, since nearly 4 out of 5 people in this country don't smoke and there are now more ex-smokers than smokers, it's highly likely that most of your friends and family are non-smokers. It's also likely that someone who cares about you has expressed concern about your smoking habit or their exposure to second-hand smoke. And, like so many others, you may have just grown weary of the whole business. You may have already spoken with your family doctor about quitting.