Compare Quit Smoking Programs

About

Compare Quit Smoking Programs is a website created by a former smoker to be a resource for those who want to quit smoking. The site presents brief, introductory information on many quit-smoking programs so that smokers can compare programs and decide which, if any, may make sense for them. They are encouraged to learn more about all programs presented.

Compare Quit Smoking Programs also provides a space for the general community to rate programs using a star system and also to leave comments on any programs that they have tried or may know about. In this way we hope to provide a valuable resource to the community so that smokers can make better-informed decisions on choosing quit-smoking programs, and to build awareness of programs which may be available.

Compare Quit Smoking Programs does not endorse or recommend any programs. We encourage individuals to research the programs that are available and to always consult with their physician or health care provider before beginning any quit-smoking program.

Most importantly, our goal is for everyone to quit smoking!

My Story

I started smoking in high school at around 16-years old. My girlfriend at the time was a smoker and I thought it seemed kind of cool. It seemed grown up and rebellious, and I thought I would look cool driving around in my own car when I got my new driver’s license.

Very quickly I became hooked and turned into a pack-a-day smoker. We knew cigarettes were bad for you at the time, but I always thought I would just quit if I wanted to. I didn’t realize how addictive nicotine was, or how much trouble quitting would eventually be.

Cigarettes were cheap back then – less than $1 a pack. As I got older, I lived for a time overseas where smoking was more common and socially acceptable. I smoked a lot and was really hooked. As I got older and more concerned about my health, I tried to quit several times.  But I always seemed to revert back to smoking in the end.  Because I never understood how addictive nicotine is, I always felt that my failure to quit was a lack of self-discipline or weakness. I felt like a failure.

Over time, cigarettes climbed to $4 and $5 a pack. They were costing a fortune and a ridiculous waste of money – plus I was beginning to see evidence of some of the long-term health effects of smoking begin to take their toll on my body.  What’s worse, smoking was increasingly unacceptable socially. I had to sneak outside to smoke at work – huddled with the other nicotine addicts over the ashtray out in the cold and rain. I felt humiliated to be unable to quit when it was so clearly bad for my health, not socially acceptable and cost so much money!

At that time, we didn’t have all of the programs and products that are available today. Things like Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) were new and experimental, and couldn’t be gotten without a doctor’s prescription.

I finally quit after my first child was born.  I had quit dozens of time before but always failed, but now I had a new motivation. I didn’t want the smoke to hurt my child and more importantly, I didn’t want my child to grow up and see me smoking and follow my example.

So I vowed to quit on New Year’s Eve and did. I used nicotine gum, which was newly available over-the-counter, and it worked. I was finally able to quit smoking for good. I did end up chewing the gum longer than you are supposed to – it was a couple of years until I finally stopped the gum as well. But it was worth it to finally get that monkey of nicotine addiction off of my back.

If you are a smoker, the message is clear: You Can Quit. If I was able to do it, so can you – just like the millions of other former-smokers out there. There are many programs and products available to help you. Get the help you need and make the decision to quit. Why not do it today? Right here – right now? I did it and so can you!

Start Your Quit Smoking Plan Right Here, Right Now!

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Whenever possible, we have linked to program and product websites from our resource pages. In many cases, when you purchase a program or product using one of our links, we receive a small percentage of the fees. This helps us defer some of the costs of building and maintaining this website resource. Every little bit helps – thanks for your support!

Please Note: The information on this website is solely the opinions of the writers and contributors and is general in nature and should not be construed as medical or health advice. Please consult your physician or health care provider for advice on your own unique physical and psychological condition(s) so they can make recommendations based on your individual situation.

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