Today is The Great American Smokeout

Today is the day that thousands of Americans across the United States have chosen to begin their journey to freedom from nicotine addiction. If you're here looking for help to make November 20, 2008 the day you quit smoking once and for all, you've come to the right place. The resources and community support available here at About.com Smoking Cessation are second to none.

• Your Quit Smoking Toolbox
  The quit smoking toolbox gives you links to information and the support you need to build a solid quit smoking program for yourself. Learn what to expect when you stop smoking, and have some faith and trust in the process. Remember: Countless others have successfully beat the addiction to nicotine, and you can too.

• Quit Smoking Aids - Know Your Choices
  There are a variety of products are on the market today that are designed to help people quit smoking gradually. Choosing one that is right for you is essentially a matter of preference, barring any medical concerns you may have. It's always a good idea to check with your doctor about quit smoking options and discuss what might work best for you before making a decision.

Support for Your Quit Program

Statistics tell us that approximately 7 percent of those who quit smoking without support of some kind are still smoke free a year later. Pretty grim odds...however, the key word here is support. With it, the success rate is much higher, as can be seen in our support forum here at About.com Smoking Cessation.

Don't waste another minute of your precious life smoking. Throw those cigarettes away and don't look back!

Current Forum Discussions:

• Pearls of Wisdom
  There is nothing more valuable than the voice of experience, and smoking cessation forum members have plenty of that to offer. Take a look at their tips on how to manage nicotine withdrawal - from the practical to the philosophical.

• Knowledge is Power
  Education about what to expect as we move through recovery from nicotine addiction is the first step in developing a plan to manage smoking cessation successfully. This forum thread is an incredible resource for the new quitter.

• Why Did You Quit Smoking?
  Our reasons for quitting are as varied as we are as human beings. Read through the hundreds of responses this question has received from forum members who have stubbed out that last cigarette.

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