No one says it's easy. In fact, quitting smoking can be one of the more challenging things smokers will ever do. That said, help is available to support your journey toward living life smoke-free. This section of our site offers some information on why you should quit, discusses immediate and long-term benefits to quitting, and outlines information on how to quit and where to turn to for assistance.



Please note that The University of Minnesota does not endorse any specific smoking cessation or tobacco exposure reduction programs.