Brian: Part of Who I Was

A former smoker’s story

By the time Brian was 11 years old, he was already smoking close to a pack of cigarettes a day. He smoked during his youth, marriage, and throughout his career in the Air Force. He had a heart attack at age 35 and spent months in hospital rooms.

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Commit to Quit

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Here are some steps to start you off on your goal to becoming smoke-free.

 

DevElop a Plan

One of the keys to a successful quit is preparation. A great way to prepare to quit smoking is to create a quit plan.

MANAGE YOUR CRAVINGS

When a craving is triggered, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.

Find social support

Find and share your motivation to quit smoking on CDCTobaccoFree. Social support can help you beat nicotine addiction and live a smoke-free life.

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