Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation Web Sites

American Cancer Society
This site highlights recent research, statistics, publications, and prevention, making it the best-rounded site for survivors and families affected by cancer.
http://www.cancer.org/

American Lung Association
Browse Diseases A to Z for causes and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other types of lung disease. Other topics include tobacco use, smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking-cessation options, such as nicotine replacement therapy. Portions of the site are also available in Spanish.
http://www.lungusa.org/

Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont
News and facts about tobacco use, it's health consequences and the effort in Vermont to help people quit.
http://www.tobaccofreevermont.org/

Fletcher Allen Tobacco Cessation Program
Information on the smoking cessation programs and services offered by Fletcher Allen Health Care.
http://www.fahc.org/Health_Improvement/tobacco_cessation.html

Mind Over Matter
National Institute of Health site for educating 5th - 9th graders about drugs.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/MOMIndex.html

QuitNet
A partially commercial web site.  Premium membership requires a fee.  Basic membership is free and includes Quitting guides, self-assessment tools and unlimited participation in QuitNet's support community.  QuitNet is affiliated with Boston University.
http://www.quitnet.com

Vermont Cancer Center
One of a prestigious group of comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute, the Vermont Cancer Center is committed to state-of-the-art research, treatment, cancer prevention, and education. Our website's goal is to provide consumers with an accurate overview of the cancer research, clinical services, educational programs and other important activities that are coordinated by our Cancer Center.
http://www.vermontcancer.org/

Vermont Tobacco Cessation Program
Information on quitting, second hand smoke, adolescent smoking, and Vermont smoking laws.
http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/tobacco/index.aspx

You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking
Practical suggestions on how to avoid gaining weight and reduce cravings for cigarettes and food.  From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/smoking.htm

You Can Quit Smoking Consumer Guide
Information on smoking as an addiction, reasons to quit, 5 keys to quitting, special situations, and resources.   From the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
http://www.cdc.gov/Tobacco/quit_smoking/you_can_quit/

Compiled by the Community Health Resource Center at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Fletcher Allen Health Care does not endorse any of the above links; they are presented here for your information only.