Make Smoking History

Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health at any age. No matter how long you have smoked, take steps for you and your loved ones. Get started & call a quit coach today 1-800-QUIT-NOW

Tiffany R began smoking at 16. It wasn’t until her daughter was 16 that she was able to make a serious attempt to quit. “I didn’t want my daughter to think, ‘Wow, my mother loves cigarette smoking more than she cares about me,’” Hear the rest of her story: cdc.gov/tobacco/campai…

“If you have loved ones who care about you, they will support you. Take it one day at a time... if you smoke & want to see your kids graduate and want to see your grandkids someday, stop smoking.” – Roosevelt, veteran & former smoker Hear his story: cdc.gov/tobacco/campai…

“I quit so that I’d be more than a memory to my wife and children,” says Rico, who began smoking at age 14, “Now that I’ve quit, I can be a part of my children’s lives.” Hear more of Rico's story cdc.gov/tobacco/campai…

When Beatrice’s son was 11, he wrote her a letter asking her to quit smoking. Whenever she needed an extra reminder of her reasons for quitting, she’d read that letter. A half-pack-a-day smoker, Beatrice finally quit for good in 2010. Hear her story: cdc.gov/tobacco/campai…

Today is #NationalParentsDay. There are many ways to be a parent, and no matter how or who you care for, quitting smoking not only can improve your health – it is vital for keeping your family healthy. mass.gov/quitting

Jessica’s son was diagnosed with asthma - though she never smoked. His attacks were triggered by his grandmother, who smoked while watching her grandson. Learn about the connection between secondhand smoke exposure & asthma and hear Jessica's story here: ow.ly/ZQN950P5xsI

Quitting smoking can feel overwhelming. Someone who feels supported is much more likely to quit smoking for good. Loved ones can play a big part in helping a person become nicotine-free. Learn how at smokefree.gov/help-others-qu…

Thinking about quitting smoking but not sure where to begin? 1-800-QUIT-NOW can help you quit for free, judgment-free. ow.ly/iNLk50P5wSe

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month 1-800-QUIT-NOW has a special program for quitting tobacco during pregnancy. Learn more at #support-for-people-who-are-currently-pregnant-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mass.gov/info-details/a… Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to take the first step or enroll online at mass.gov/quitting.

As the U.S. celebrates our independence, we recognize those who serve our country. Veterans may struggle with nicotine addiction. SmokefreeVET's text messaging program provides 24/7 support to help Veterans quit tobacco for good. Get more information at veterans.smokefree.gov

Hear former smoker Brian’s harrowing story about surviving HIV-related medical problems—then nearly losing his life because of smoking. ow.ly/ax3050OAb8g #PRIDEMonth #MensHealthMonth

The tobacco industry has historically targeted African American populations with their products. Learn about these practices here: #targets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cdc.gov/tobacco/health… #Juneteenth

Smoking can make it more difficult to become a father. Learn more about how smoking harms reproduction here: cdc.gov/tobacco/data_s… #FathersDay #MensHealthMonth

The tobacco industry's targeting of LGBTQ+ communities’ hurts their physical, financial, mental health. @cancerLGBT, a national program founded & directed by members of the LGBTQI+ community, has many resources concerning tobacco in the community. ow.ly/k2oB50OAaSQ

The nicotine in nearly all tobacco products is highly addictive & can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the mid-20s. This #NationalChildrensDay, learn more about vaping and the developing brain here ow.ly/UPbO50OAaNC

@usfire warns defective e-cigarette batteries can cause dangerous fires & explosions. E-cig aerosol may also contain harmful substances, including diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease, as well as heavy metals like nickel, tin, & lead. #NationalSafetyMonth

A lack of environmentally friendly ways to dispose of e-cigarette waste is a growing dilemma. According to the @TBIJ 5 disposable e-cigarettes are littered per second in the US - that generates enough lithium for approximately 6,000 electric vehicles! #WorldEnvironmentDay

The American Cancer Association’s 2022 Cancer Disparities Report explains tobacco-related cancer findings in medically underserved populations and highlights areas of recent progress in reducing cancer health disparities. Read the report here: cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/disparities/

This #PrideMonth, learn about the health injustices experienced by LGBTQ+ communities and ways to advance health equity work. ow.ly/4ljK50OA9Zk