Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation
Quitting tobacco may not be easy, but good resources, tips and a support network can help you take the smart steps to success. At TriHealth, we believe it’s never too late to quit smoking. From the moment you quit, you impact not only your physical health and mental well-being, but also the health of those around you.
The Quitter's Timeline
Effects of quitting may include:
- 20 minutes after your last cigarette: Heart rate drops
- 12 hours after quitting: Carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal
- 2 weeks after quitting: Heart attack risk begins to drop and lung function begins to improve
- 1 month after quitting: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decreases
- 1 year after quitting: 50 percent less likely to have a heart attack caused by smoking
- 5 years after quitting: Risk of stroke is reduced
- 10 years after quitting: Risk from dying from lung cancer is about half
- 15 years after quitting: Risk of dying from a heart attack is the same as a person who has never smoked
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA
Community Resources
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Local Smoking Cessation Programs |
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TriHealth |
(513) 865-1145 |
Contact the Lung Program for smoking cessation options. |
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American Lung Association |
1-800-586-4872 |
Freedom from Smoking program has helped 100,000 people quit smoking since 1981. 8 sessions feature a step-by-step plan for quitting smoking. Options: Clinics, telephone, self-pace and on-line |
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American Cancer Society |
www.cancer.org QUIT FOR LIFE 1-866-784-8454 |
QUIT FOR LIFE for individuals personally interested quitting any type of tobacco/E- cigarettes. Available 24/7 via phone or via the internet www.quitnow.net For statistics or general having tobacco questions |
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Bonnie J Addario G02 Foundation |
1-202-463-2080 |
GO2 Foundation serves and listens to those living with and at risk for lung cancer to reduce stigma, improve quality of life and increase survival. |
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Ohio/Kentucky/Kentucky/Kentucky Tobacco QUIT |
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) |
Quit specialists work on your time with your individual plan, and the process is confidential |
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National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
Offers free text messaging programs that give 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips for becoming smokefree and being healthier. Find the program that meets your needs. . |
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Smoking Cessation Apps |
www.cdc.gov |
Caution: Some apps will require a fee QuitGuide and Quit Smart are available for free |