Reduce exposure at home
Tobacco smoke harms health, and secondhand smoke can affect people around the person smoking. Keeping homes and vehicles smoke-free helps reduce exposure. Opening a window does not eliminate the risks of smoking indoors.
Support without judgment
Quitting can be difficult and may take more than one attempt. Counseling, quitlines, and approved cessation medicines can help. A healthcare professional can discuss options that fit an individual’s situation.
Find trustworthy help
Look for a local public-health quitline or smoking-cessation service. In the United States, 1-800-QUIT-NOW connects callers to cessation support. In other countries, ask a local health service about available resources.