Tiffany: You Don't Quit Just for Yourself

A former smoker’s story

Tiffany talks about losing her mother, a smoker, to lung cancer when she was 16. Despite this, Tiffany smoked for years before realizing what she might miss in her own daughter's life. Tiffany's daughter, Jaelin, says she cannot imagine living without her mother, and goes on to tell her mom how proud she is of her for quitting smoking for good.

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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.

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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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