Reasons to Quit
For your health
There are more than 4,000 chemicals in tobacco and tobacco smoke. More than 60 of these chemicals are known or suspected to cause cancer. Tobacco use is a major cause of cancers of the lung, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, pharynx (throat), esophagus (swallowing tube connected to the stomach), and bladder, and it contributes to the development of cancers of the pancreas, cervix, kidney, stomach, and also some leukemia. Smoking is also responsible for about 87% of lung cancer deaths. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, and is one of the most difficult cancers to treat.
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A healthy non-smoker’s lung |
A diseased smoker’s lung |
(Photos courtesy of PresMark Publishing Co)
For Your Family
Cigarette smoking not only harms you as a smoker, but it also harms your loved ones, including pets, click here to find more information.
It’s Your Money
Quit to save money or to buy those things you want or need.
Click here to find out how much you can save (not including the medical expense you pay for tobacco related diseases)
1-800-QUIT NOW
Program Description: A telephone-based program where calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) are answered by coaches trained to improve a smoker's chances of successfully quitting smoking. For a limited time, callers can receive Free patches and gum.
Washington Adventist Hospital
Program Description: An in-patient program to assist those who use tobacco to quit. Behavioral counseling and free medications are provided.
Contact Information:
Washington Adventist Hospital
Takoma Park, Maryland
1-800-542-5096
www.adventisthealthcare.com
Caron Treatment Centers
Program Description: Caron is a treatment program that covers a range of addictions and substance abuse. In Montgomery County, the program focuses on youth cessation in a school-based setting.
Contact Information:
Caron Treatment Centers
301-829-4412 or email
www.caron.org
Latino Health Initiative
Program Description: A group cessation program designed to be culturally and linguistic appropriate and sensitive to the Latino community.
Contact Information:
Latino Health Initiative
240-777-4630
Holy Cross Hospital
Program Description: Adult group cessation.
Contact Information:
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
301-754-8800
www.holycrosshealth.org
Suburban Hospital
Program Description: Adult group cessation
Contact Information:
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, Maryland
301-896-3939
www.suburbanhospital.org
Montgomery General Hospital
Program Description: Adult group cessation
Contact Information:
Montgomery General Hospital
Olney, Maryland
301-774-8881
www.montgomerygeneral.com
G.O.S.P.E.L Program
Program Description: Adult Group Cessation targeted to the African American community
Contact Information: Gospel Program – 301-879-7933 or email
Tobacco Independence Campaign
Program Description: One-on-one counseling in tobacco addiction targeted to the African American community
Contact information: Tobacco Independence Campaign – 301-879-7933 or email
