Skip directly to site content Skip directly to search
Español | Other Languages
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. Saving Lives, Protecting People
Tips From Former Smokers ®
    CDC Home

    Matte Articles

    Español (Spanish)
    Print
    Minus
    Related Pages
    Tips From Former Smokers

    These pre-written matte articles about the Tips from Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign are ready for adaptation and use by journalists, bloggers, or other members of the media.

    Tips Campaign Matte Article for the General Public
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for African American Communities
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for American Indian/Alaska Native Communities
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for Asian American Communities
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for Faith Communities
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for Hispanic/Latino Communities
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Community
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for People With Mental Health Conditions
    Tips Campaign Matte Article for Military Service Members and Veterans
    Today I start my quit journey. Free resources provided by smokefree.gov
    Last Reviewed: March 6, 2023
    Source: Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • Syndicate
    homeTips From Former Smokers ®
    • About the Campaignplus icon
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Tips Impact and Resultsplus icon
        • Publications and Evaluation Results
      • Burden of Cigarette Use in the U.S.
    • How to Quit Smokingplus icon
      • 5 Ways Quitlines Helpplus icon
        • Top 10 Qs about Quitlines
      • National Texting Portal
      • quitSTART App
      • 7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms
      • Tips For Quitting
    • Learn About Quit Smoking Medicinesplus icon
      • Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quitplus icon
        • They make quitting less painful
        • Quit smoking medicines are much safer than smoking
        • They help you get through the toughest times
      • Five New Ways to Quit with Medicines
      • Six Quick Tipsplus icon
        • Medicine Tips Just for You
      • Why Quitting Smoking Is Hard
      • How Quit Smoking Medicines Work
      • Quitting Storiesplus icon
        • Betty’s Story
        • Daniel’s Story
      • Quit Smoking Medicinesplus icon
        • Nicotine Patch
        • Nicotine Lozenge
        • Nicotine Gum
        • Nicotine Oral Inhaler
        • Nicotine Nasal Spray
        • Combining Medicines
        • Varenicline
        • Bupropion SR
        • Getting Coaching with Medicine
        • Quitting without Medicine
      • Select-Lot Varenicline Recall
    • Real Stories
    • 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)
      • People With Disabilities
      • African American People
      • American Indian and Alaska Native People
      • Asian American People
      • Caregivers
      • Hispanic and Latino People
      • People Living with HIV
      • LGBTQ+ People
      • Military Service Members and Veterans
      • People With Mental Health Conditions
      • Pregnant or Planning to Have a Baby
    • Partnersplus icon
      • Faith-Based Organizationsplus icon
        • Faith-Based FAQs
      • Healthcare Providers
      • Organizations Serving Military Members and Veteransplus icon
        • Media Outreach Toolkit
      • Organizations Serving Public Housing Residents
      • Partners and Public Health Professionals
    • Campaign Resourcesplus icon
      • Videos
      • Images and Photos
      • Social Media Content
      • Print Ads
    • Newsroomplus icon
      • Matte Articlesplus icon
        • Tips Campaign for the General Public
        • Tips Campaign for African American Communities
        • Tips Campaign for American Indian / Alaska Native Communities
        • Tips Campaign for Asian American Communities
        • Tips Campaign for Faith Communities
        • Tips Campaign for Hispanic/Latino Communities
        • Tips Campaign for LGBTQ+ Community
        • Tips Campaign for People With Mental Health Conditions
        • Tips Campaign for Military Members/Veterans
    Social_govd govD Get Email Updates

    To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address:

    What's this
    Related Links
    • Smoking & Tobacco Use
    • Smokefree.govexternal icon
    • National Cancer Instituteexternal icon
    • About CDC
    • Contact Us
    • 800-232-4636
    Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest Snapchat
    CONTACT CDC
    Contact Us
    Call 800-232-4636
    Email Us
    ABOUT CDC
    • About CDC
    • Jobs
    • Funding
    POLICIES
    • Accessibility
    • External Links
    • Privacy
    • Policies
    • No Fear Act
    • FOIA
    • OIG
    • Nondiscrimination
    • Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
    CONNECT WITH US
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Youtube
    • Pinterest
    • Snapchat
    • Email
    LANGUAGES
    • Español
    • 繁體中文
    • Tiếng Việt
    • 한국어
    • Tagalog
    • Русский
    • العربية
    • Kreyòl Ayisyen
    • Français
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
    • فارسی
    • English
    • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
    • Accessibility
    • External Links
    • Privacy
    • Policies
    • No Fear Act
    • FOIA
    • Nondiscrimination
    • OIG
    • Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
    • USA.gov
    SAS stats

    Exit Notification / Disclaimer Policy

    Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website.
    • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website.
    • Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
    • You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link.
    • CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website.
    For more information on CDC's web notification policies, see Website Disclaimers.