The facts about smoking

You know that smoking is dangerous. But do you know all the facts?

• Cigarettes cause cancer. Smoking is the number one cause of deaths due to lung cancer, emphysema, and other serious diseases.
• For every person who dies of smoking-related illness, 20 more suffer from a chronic disease due to smoking.
• Smoking doesn t just hurt you. Second-hand smoke from your cigarettes is a serious danger to your children, family, and friends.

The facts are clear: quitting smoking will protect your health. According to the Surgeon General, quitting smoking is the single most important step a smoker can take to improve the length and quality of her or her life.

If you re ready to quit smoking, there are many counseling programs available to the public one being Freedom From Smoking® Online is an innovative smoking cessation program from the American Lung Association®. When you become a member, you’ll get:

• A 7-module program to show you how to quit smoking
• Tools and resources to help you on your quitting journey
• Solid information about preparing to quit
• Guidance through your Quit Day and the first few weeks of being smoke-free
• An online community of fellow quitters to give you ongoing support

Counseling programs like Freedom From Smoking® Online have been proven to greatly increase your chance of quitting successfully.  Whoever you choose quitting is the right choice if you want a healthy and longer life.