Squash the Cigarettes – National Smokeout Day

Today is the Great American Smokeout. It’s a day many people who smoke use as their quit date. It’s also a day to remind everyone about the dangers of smoking, and how by even quitting for one day, people who smoke can take an important step in a healthier lifestyle.

How to Quit Smoking

If you are looking for ways to quit smoking or tobacco use, the Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Treatment at Penn Medicine can help you quit for good.

If you want to try to quit smoking on your own, here are some things you can do to take the first steps.*

1. Set a Quit Date: Whether it is today, on National Smokeout Day, or another day, setting a quit date can help you focus your efforts and plan accordingly.
2. Tell People: Tell your friends and family members you are quitting smoking on that date. Let them help you and support you along the way and on that day.
3. Anticipate the challenges. Identify what they are and plan on how you will cope with them.
4. Remove cigarettes and all tobacco products from your home, work and car.
5. Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit smoking.

Penn's Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program provides state-of-the-art and individualized treatment to help smokers quit safely and comfortably. Specialists at the center offer treatment that is respectful and supportive, without guilt or pressure.

Learn how you can get help to quit smoking at Penn. 

Watch Frank Leone, MD, MS, director of the Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Treatment Program at Penn talk about how Penn can help you quit smoking.

*These steps were taken from the website, Smokefree.gov.