You don't need to be reminded about how bad tobacco is for you; all around you people shun you, turn up their nose at you, and treat you like you have a communicable disease. Hey, you've tried to quit several times, but it just hasn't clicked. Instead of trying the same methods you've done in the past, go to one of these online sources and something might stick. What do you have to lose, other than the cigs?

 

Can you really quit smoking with hypnosis?"  The author of that program has agreed to share with you a short ebook he has written about quitting smoking. It's got 10 strategies to help you quit smoking successfully. There's nothing to buy or join. Just go here to download the ebook.

 

The most effective quitting method is the combination of counseling, social support and the use of cessation medication. For counseling, there are quitlines; call 1.800.QUIT NOW. However, if you just want to peruse your options, click here.

 

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and disability in the US. Each year, around 443,000 people die from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million suffer from a serious illness from smoking. If you want to read more and give your loved ones something to think about, then click on here and continue reading.

 

Another resource to help you quit comes from the American Heart Association. Yes, cigarettes can really do a number on your heart and it's not pretty. Check out their website and learn why you should stop,  you'll learn about dealing with urges, quitting resources and finally your non-smoking life.

 

If money motivates you, then find out how much money is going up in smoke with every puff you take. Click here for the financial cost of smoking calculator. When money is tight, as it is in this economy, you'll know the first thing to go -- and it's not your gym membership or running shoes.

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in tobacco treatment certification at the Mayo Clinic, click on this link.