Quit Guide: Preparing to Quit

Set a Quit Date

Pick a date within the next 2 weeks to quit. That gives you enough time to get ready. But it's not so long that you will lose your drive to quit.

Think about choosing a special day:

Your birthday or wedding anniversary
New Year's Day
Independence Day
World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
The Great American Smokeout (the third Thursday of each November)

If you smoke at work, quit on the weekend or during a day off. That way you'll already be cigarette-free when you return.

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Thinking about quitting Why quit? What's in a cigarette? Reasons for quitting Why is quitting so hard?	Preparing to quit •The basic steps Medicines that can help Other support	Quitting Steps on quit day Managing cravings Withdrawal symptoms What to do if you slip	Staying quit Sticking with it Resources if you slip