Quitting Tobacco
Declare your freedom.
Develop a personal strategy for quitting tobacco, and explore the behavior changes that will help you overcome cravings and resist temptations.
Are E-Cigarettes A Safe Substitute For Cigarettes?
Not enough research has been done to determine if e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. They are not currently regulated. Kaiser Permanente recommends other means of quitting tobacco. Learn more about e-cigarettes.
Is Social Smoking Ok?
Any amount of smoking can have an adverse effect on your health. Social smoking is not safe — and you also put those around in you in jeopardy.
How Can I Help Myself?
There are many ways to help you cope with the process of quitting tobacco.
Use Cultivating Health(R) Freedom From Tobacco to develop a quit program that works for you.
Help yourself every step of the way:
Breaking The Tobacco Habit
Quitting successfully depends on being ready to change, and on developing new skills and habits.
Could A Health Coach Help Me?
Sometimes, we all need a little help as we’re working towards a goal. As you work to quit tobacco, a health coach can be a valuable resource in your journey. A health coach can help you determine your patterns and behaviors, set goals, and find new coping strategies.
Learn more about Kaiser Permanente’s health coaching sessions.
Online Resources To Help You Quit Smoking
- Quit Plan
- Stop Smoking
- How to Quit
- Kaiser Permanente online wellness programs that help you create positive changes in your life
Looking For More?
- “Freedom from Tobacco”
- Telephone coaching
- Free quitSTART mobile app
- Guide to quitting smokeless (chewing) tobacco
- Tips on quitting vaping
Kaiser Permanente members who need help managing their emotions during quitting have access to digital mental health and wellness tools, at no charge. Check out this page for the Calm, Ginger, or myStrength apps. You also can call a health coach for 6-month subscriptions to Headspace, SilverCloud, Woebot, or Thrive.
Are There Medications That Can Help?
Medications like Zyban and Chantix can be effective tools for quitting tobacco, particularly when combined with behavioral changes.
How do you know if medications are right for you?
- You have tried on your own to stop smoking, but you were not able to stop.
- You smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day.
- You want to increase your chances of quitting smoking.
- And more
Learn more about your medication options and if they’re right for you.