The Great American Smokeout
November 20th is 
the 33rd Great American Smokeout. The smokeout is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, and is designed to inspire smokers to quit for a day. The hope is that once someone sees they can go a day without smoking, they will continue down the path to quitting permanently.
Using tomorrow, November 20th, as your quit date allows you to feel the power of “strength in numbers,” being one of the 44.2% of smokers who give up the habit—at least for the day. Many resources are available to aid you in your quest to becoming smoke-free. The American Cancer Society has a “Quitline” (1-800-227-2345) that you can call toll-free and speak to a trained counselor to receive free, confidential counseling on quitting.
Social media outlets such as Facebook and MySpace also offer support channels for those looking to quit. This way, you can easily seek the encouragement of friends and family and increase your chances of giving up smoking for good.
Think you’re ready to quit? This survey will help you create a a quitting plan that works for you.
If you’re a non-smoker that has a friend or loved one who smokes, it is important to encourage and be patient with those trying to give up smoking. Help them by coming up with alternative activities to smoking, like going on a walk, starting a new hobby, joining a book club, etc.
Has participating in the Great American Smokeout worked for you or someone you know? Do you have any tips for quitting that you can share?
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