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    Real Stories
    Hear the real stories of people living with smoking-related diseases and disabilities.
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    Learn how smoking affects illnesses and conditions
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    More than 1 million people quit smoking because of the #CDCTips campaign.
    Tips Impact and Results
    Learn how more than 1 million people quit smoking because of the Tips® campaign.
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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.

    Page last reviewed: October 28, 2020
    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 Campaignplus icon
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Tips Impact and Resultsplus icon
        • By Publication Date
        • By Topic
        • By Campaign Year
      • Burden of Cigarette Use in the U.S.
    • How to Quit Smokingplus icon
      • 5 Ways Quitlines Helpplus icon
        • Top 10 Qs about Quitlines
      • Quit Guideplus icon
        • 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
      • quitSTART App
      • Learn About Quit Smoking Medicinesplus icon
        • Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit
        • Five New Ways to Quit with Medicines
        • Why Quitting Smoking Is Hard
        • How Quit Smoking Medicines Work
        • Tips For Quitting
        • Quitting Stories
    • Real Storiesplus icon
      • By Disease/Condition
      • By Specific Group
      • By Nameplus icon
        • Amanda B.’s Story
        • Annette S.’s Story
        • Asaad M. and Leah M.’s Story
        • Beatrice R.’s Story
        • Becky H.’s Story
        • Bill B.’s Story
        • Brandon C.’s Story
        • Brett P.’s Story
        • Brian H.’s Story
        • Brian I.’s Story
        • Christine B.’s Story
        • Dana S.’s Story
        • Denise H.’s Story
        • Ellie N.’s Story
        • Felicita R.’s Story
        • Geri M.’s Story
        • Jamason C.’s Story
        • James F.’s Story
        • Jessica S.’s Story
        • Julia C.’s Story
        • Kristy G.’s Story
        • Leonard N.’s Story
        • Mariano Z.’s Story
        • Marie W.’s Story
        • Mark A.’s Story
        • Marlene K.’s Story
        • Michael F.’s Story
        • Michael P.’s Story
        • Nathan M.’s Story
        • Rebecca C.’s Story
        • Rebecca M.’s Story
        • Rico F.’s Story
        • Roosevelt S.’s Story
        • Rose H.’s Story
        • Shane T.’s Story
        • Sharon A.’s Story
        • Shawn W.’s Story
        • Suzy E.’s Story
        • Terrie H.’s Story
        • Tiffany R.’s Story
        • Tonya M.’s Story
        • Wilma S.’s Story
    • Diseases/Conditions Featured in the Campaignplus icon
      • 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
    • For Specific Groupsplus icon
      • All Groups (General Public)
      • Adults With Disabilities
      • African Americans
      • American Indians / Alaska Natives
      • Asian Americans
      • Caregivers
      • Hispanics / Latinos
      • People Living with HIV
      • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) People
      • Military Service Members and Veterans
      • People With Mental Health Conditions
      • Pregnant or Planning
    • Partnersplus icon
      • Faith-Based Organizationsplus icon
        • Faith-Based FAQs
      • Healthcare Providers
      • Organizations Serving Military Members and Veterans
      • Organizations Serving Public Housing Residents
      • Partners and Public Health Professionals
    • Campaign Resourcesplus icon
      • Badges and Buttons
      • Videos
      • Images and Photos
      • Social Media Content
      • Print Ads
    • Stay Connected
    • Newsroomplus icon
      • Matte Articlesplus icon
        • Tips Campaign for the General Public
        • Tips Campaign for African Americans
        • Tips Campaign for American Indians / Alaska Natives
        • Tips Campaign for Asian Americans
        • Tips Campaign for Faith Communities
        • Tips Campaign for Hispanics/Latinos
        • Tips Campaign for LGBT
        • Tips Campaign for People With Mental Health Conditions
        • Tips Campaign Matte for Military
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