Quit Smoking
If you smoke or vape, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. Quitting smoking can positively impact your health now and over the long term – no matter how long you have smoked or how old you are.
Many people who smoke or vape become addicted to nicotine, a drug that is found naturally in tobacco. This can make it hard to quit smoking. The positive news is there are proven treatments and plenty of support to help you quit.
Quitting early in life is a good idea. But it’s never too late to stop. Quitting smoking is a smart choice at any age. It helps you stay healthy and lowers your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease and other smoking-related illnesses.
Quitting smoking is a good choice not only for you, but for everyone around you. It is the single best way to protect family members, teammates, friends and others from the health risks linked to breathing secondhand smoke.
Want help figuring out which resources can help you quit? Call the HPSM Health Promotion Unit at 650-616-2165 for information on HPSM covered services and local resources to help you quit.
More about the dangers of smoking and tips on how to quit
Read our special-edition quit tobacco newsletter!
Our eight-page quit tobacco newsletter is designed to help those who smoke, vape or chew break the habit. It explains the benefits of quitting, the six steps to building a personalized quit plan and the resources that can help people quit. To get a print copy mailed to you, call the Health Education Unit at 650-616-2165.