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Tips From Former Smokers ®
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    Tips From Former Smokers - Meet The Ad Participants

    Build your skills to quit for good.

    Quitting is a journey. Start now.

    It's finally time to quit smoking. Welcome to Boot Camp. View the Quit Smoking Boot Camp Pinterest board. When you click this banner, it will go to an external site. Picture of a corkboard with the red Pinterest logo and a red thumbtack pinned in the board.

    Meet the Ad Participants - Tips from Former Smokers

    Build your skills to quit for good. Download free quitguide app

    Quitting is a journey. Start now. Make your quit plan

    It's finally time to quit smoking. Welcome to Boot Camp. View the Quit Smoking Boot Camp Pinterest board. When you click this banner, it will go to an external site. Picture of a corkboard with the red Pinterest logo and a red thumbtack pinned in the board.

    Free Tips & Tricks to Help You Quit

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    1-800-QUIT-NOW - 5 Ways Quitlines Help You Succeed

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    Real Stories - Picture of Tips participant, Tiffany sitting and talking
    Real Stories
    Hear the real stories of people living with smoking-related diseases and disabilities.
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    Diseases and Conditions
    Learn how smoking affects illnesses and conditions
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    View all commercials and videos from the Tips® campaign
    From 2012-2015, CDC estimates that the Tips campaign motivated 9 million Americans to try to quit smoking cigarettes 500,000 cigarette smokers to quit for good.
    Tips Impact and Results
    Learn how more than 5 million smokers have attempted to quit because of the Tips® campaign.
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    Campaign Resources

    Buttons, images, print ads, videos, podcasts, and more.

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    Partners

    Free tools and materials for health care providers, faith-based organizations, and public health professionals to help people quit smoking.

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    About the Campaign

    Overview and answers to frequently asked questions.

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    Stay Connected

    Join the conversation about Tips and smoking-related topics on social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.

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    For Specific Groups

    Learn more about how smoking and secondhand smoke affect specific groups.

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    Newsroom

    Information for journalists, bloggers, and members of the press about the Tips From Former Smokers campaign, which features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

    Ready to Quit? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE support - More FREE Quit Tools I'm Ready to Quit! 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE support - More free quit tools

    Page last reviewed: April 20, 2018
    Content source: Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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    • About the Campaign expand
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    • How to Quit Smoking expand
      • 5 Ways Quitlines Help expand
        • Top 10 Qs about Quitlines
      • Quit Guide expand
        • Know Your Reasons for Quitting
        • Make a Decision to Quit
        • Take Steps to Quit
        • Learn About Nicotine Replacement Therapy
        • Build Your Quit Plan
        • Build Support to Stay Quit
        • Manage Your Quit Day
        • Prepare for Cravings
        • Manage Withdrawal
        • Prevent Slips
        • Enjoy Benefits of Being Smokefree
        • Prepare to Stay Smokefree
        • Recognize Signs of Depression
        • Reduce Your Stress
        • Avoid Secondhand Smoke
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        • Brian B.’s Story (HIV)
        • Brian H.’s Story (Heart Disease)
        • Christine’s Story
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        • James’ Story
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        • Mariano’s Story
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        • Shane’s Story
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        • Terrie’s Story
        • Tiffany’s Story
        • Wilma’s Story
    • Diseases/Conditions Featured in the Campaign expand
      • Asthma
      • Buerger’s Disease
      • Cancer
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      • Diabetes
      • Dual Use of Tobacco Products
      • Gum (Periodontal) Disease
      • Heart Disease and Stroke
      • HIV
      • Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety
      • Pregnancy
      • Vision Loss and Blindness
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      • All Groups (General Public)
      • Adults With Disabilities
      • African Americans
      • American Indians / Alaska Natives
      • Asian Americans
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      • HIV
      • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
      • Military Service Members and Veterans
      • People With Mental Health Conditions
      • Pregnant or Planning
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        • Dental Professionals
        • Health Care Professionals
        • Mental Health Professionals
        • Pharmacists
        • Vision Professionals
        • FAQs for Health Care Providers
        • Quitline FAQs for Health Care Providers
        • “Talk With Your Health Care Team” Posters
      • Organizations Serving Military Members and Veterans
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      • Partners and Public Health Professionals
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        • Amanda’s Videos
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        • Becky’s Videos
        • Bill’s Videos
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        • Brett’s Videos
        • Brian B.’s Videos (HIV)
        • Brian H.’s Videos (Heart Disease)
        • Christine’s Videos
        • Ellie’s Videos
        • Felicita’s Videos
        • Jamason’s Videos
        • James’ Videos
        • Jessica’s Videos
        • Julia’s Videos
        • Kristy’s Videos
        • Mariano’s Videos
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        • Michael’s Videos
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        • Shane’s Videos
        • Sharon’s Videos
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        • Suzy’s Videos
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        • Tiffany’s Videos
        • Wilma’s Videos
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    • Stay Connected
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        • Tips Campaign for the General Public
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