Quitting Tobacco Use

References

Citations

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Last Updated: July 24, 2007
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Topic Contents
 Overview
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 Why Do You Use Tobacco?
 Getting Ready to Quit
 Setting Goals
 Strategies and Skills for Quitting
 Maintaining the New Lifestyle
 Why Quit?
 Other Places To Get Help
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