Definition: Every year since 1976, the third Thursday in November has marked the celebration of the Great American Smokeout (GASO), hosted by the American Cancer Society.
Meant to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking, the Great American Smokeout challenges Americans to quit smoking for this one day, and from there, perhaps permanently kick smoking out of their lives. Many thousands of people have done just that, using the GASO as the start of a healthy, smoke-free lifestyle.
Read more: All About the Great American Smokeout
Do You Want to Quit Smoking?
With education, support and practice, we all have the ability to quit smoking successfully. Use the days leading up to the Great American Smokeout this year to prepare for a successful quit program and get ready to put smoking in the past where it belongs...your past.
Quit Smoking Help:
- Why I Quit Smoking -- Readers Respond
