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"Fall down seven times, stand up eight." - Japanese Proverb
We understand that it can be challenging to quit tobacco. In fact, it’s common for persons who use tobacco to quit several times before they are able to quit for good. As the proverb implies, the important thing is to keep trying.
We’ve gathered some helpful guides and tools to help you on your journey to become tobacco-free. Taste, Move, Breathe, and Simple. Tasty. Well., together, represent a “whole health” approach to well-being. These guides will help you to manage life challenges, beyond quitting tobacco, by providing examples of healthy lifestyle approaches, links to inspiring videos, tasty and healthy recipes, and more. The Whole Health Tip Sheet is a quick-start guide that features beneficial recommendations that you can use every day to support yourself on the road to quitting for good.
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Kick It California (KIC)
This is a world-renowned program that can help you quit smoking, vaping, and smokeless tobacco for good. KIC is free. You can call, text, or fill out a web form at: kickitca.org
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7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms
Learn moreInformed by the experience of former tobacco users, this tip sheet lists some common symptoms one could experience after quitting. It also has suggestions on how to handle these symptoms.
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UNDO
UNDO is a program to end the tobacco industry’s damage and restore every Californian’s right to health and wellness. Learn how to support tobacco-free communities at: undo.org
