WHY I SHOULD STOP

Since people have control over whether or not they first light up that cigarette, smoking is viewed as the most preventable cause of death in the United States. Programs aimed at youth prevention and cessation should involve a personal commitment to quit by parents who smoke. Research suggests that the sooner you quit smoking, the more likely it is that your teen will quit as well. Even though quitting may be very difficult for you, and it may take several attempts, your quitting can also motivate your teen to quit.

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