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Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends Can Help

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Overview

You can gently encourage someone who uses tobacco to quit. Think of your comments as only one event that may move that person toward quitting.

Helping someone quit using tobacco

Family and friends are an important source of support and motivation for a person who is trying to quit using tobacco. But before offering help, ask if it's okay to help, and then ask what you can do. Don't assume that the person wants your help or that you know the best way to help.

If a person asks for your support, there are many things you may be able to do.


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Current as of: November 15, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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