Articles Index
Seeing Through the Smokescreen of Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine addiction teaches us to place value on tobacco keeps us addicted. Breaking through the smokescreen allows us to leave smoking behind for good.
A Farewell Letter to Smoking
In his poignant goodbye letter to cigarettes, Jeff details the enslavement he lived with and what it means to be done with it.
World No Tobacco Day 2010
World No Tobacco Day ( WNTD ) 2010 puts focus on marketing ploys by tobacco companies aimed at ensnaring young girls and women to a life of nicotine dependence.
20 Shocking Smoking Facts
If you are thinking that it's time to quit smoking, or have just quit and need some motivation to keep going, use the smoking facts below to fuel the fire in your belly that will help you beat your smoking habit, once and for all.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: What They Are and How They Harm Us
The chemicals in cigarettes and cigarette smoke contain poisons, carcinogens and heavy, toxic metals.
Larry's(LBONN) Quit Smoking Story
When a person quits smoking, their withdrawal from nicotine can happen in a variety of ways. Larry describes his experience with recovery from nicotine addiction.
One Year Ago Today...Bob's Quit Story
At one year smoke-free, Bob shares his thoughts on the challenges that come with smoking cessation.
Four Smoke-Free Years for Deb
At four years smoke-free, Deb has a lot to say about how you can achieve lasting success with smoking cessation, just as she has.
Insomnia When You Quit Smoking
Insomnia is a common side effect when you quit smoking. These tips for natural sleep remedies may be just the thing you need to help you get some much needed sleep.
Mind Tools to Stay Positive When We Quit Smoking
When we quit smoking, much of the work lies in the attitude we have about smoking cessation, as Leslie explains in this motivational account.
Global Smoking Statistics for 2002
This factsheet, compiled by the WHO, reports on worldwide smoking statistics. Youth smoking and general statistics are reviewed.
Using Chantix to Help You Quit Smoking
Varenicline tartrate is a smoking cessation drug that was discovered and developed by Pfizer, Inc. Marketed as Chantix™, it has the unique ability to partially activate sites in the brain that are affected by nicotine, as well as neutralizing the effects of nicotine should a person smoke while using this drug.
Quit Smoking Benefits - One Year Later
What are the physical benefits our bodies will experience when we quit smoking? How will we feel at one year? Learn about the healing that takes place after a year smoke free.
Goodbye to Shelley the Cigarette, ‘My Friend’
When we say goodbye to smoking, it can feel like we've lost an old friend, as this piece from ex-smoker, Claire illustrates.
Facts About Cigar Smoking
The facts about cigar smoking might surprise you -- they are dangerous and hazardous to human health.
Three Years Smoke-Free -- Tom's Story
At three years smoke-free, Tom's quit smoking story reflects the growth and value smoking cessation has brought to his life.
A Young Life Cut Short by Tobacco
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American men and women today. It’s also the most preventable form of cancer, with 87 percent of lung cancer cases attributable to tobacco use.
Wings of Freedom
At five years smoke-free, About.com Smoking Cessation forum member Pancake has plenty to share.
10 Years - Full Circle
At 10 years smoke-free, Michelle understands that it takes more than abstinence to quit smoking successfully.
Famous Tobacco Victims - Model Wilhelmina Behmenburg Cooper
From our loved ones to famous tobacco victims, tobacco has claimed hundreds of thousands of precious, irreplaceable lives over the years.
After The Last Cigarette
By the end of the first day after quitting smoking, you've decreased your chances of having a heart attack. The benefits of quitting smoking continue to increase as time goes on.
Getting Ready to Quit Smoking for New Year's
Are you ready to quit smoking for New Year's? If your list of New Year's Resolutions involves quitting smoking, it's time to start planning.
Tips to Quit Smoking for New Year's
Do you want to quit smoking for New Year's? Use this list of tips to help you make this the last time you plan to quit smoking for New Year's!
How to Build a Smoke-Free Home
Building a solid foundation for smoking cessation is much like building a home, as this ex-smoker illustrates for in her quit smoking story.
Akilina Quit Smoking 6 Months Ago
Akilina quit smoking 6 months ago, and has noticed one improvement after another. From Akilina: "Let me tell you that this quit was the beginning of many changes in me, not only that I don't smoke anymore."