CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Elizabeth B.: No Fun – URL
People told Elizabeth B. she could die if she continued smoking menthol cigarettes. She thought, “at least I’ll have fun.” In this ad, Elizabeth shares that living with smoking-related diseases is no fun at all. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2023/71407140tips-2024-elizabeth-b-no-fun-30-URL-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Elizabeth B. and Stephen B.: Lasting Consequences – URL
Elizabeth B. had numbness in her feet and cramping in her calf that kept getting worse. She learned from her doctor that she had smoking-related peripheral artery disease (PAD). Elizabeth also developed kidney cancer. In this video, Elizabeth and her husband Stephen share how Elizabeth’s health impacts their lives. This video can also be viewed […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Elizabeth B. and Stephen B.: Marriage Tip – URL
Elizabeth B. was 52 and a newlywed when she learned she had smoking-related peripheral artery disease (PAD). She had major surgery to restore blood flow to her legs. Elizabeth offered to end her marriage to her husband, Stephen. She felt he did not sign up for taking care of her full-time. In this ad, Elizabeth […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Ethan B.: Sticky Note Tip – URL
Smoking-related strokes affected Ethan B.’s memory. On good days, he occasionally loses his train of thought. On bad days, he feels confused and can barely finish a sentence. In this ad, Ethan explains that he makes notes to himself on sticky notes to remember things. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2023/169169tips-2024-ethan-b-sticky-note-15-URL-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – John B.: Don’t Quit Quitting Tip – URL
John B. tried several different strategies to quit smoking, but he continued to struggle with nicotine addiction. He found a doctor who prescribed medicines and counseling that helped him finally quit. In this ad, John shares his tip: keep trying to quit. You only have to quit for good once. This video can also be […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Noel S.: Harsh Tip – URL
Noel S. started smoking menthol cigarettes at age 13. He liked the flavor of menthol and did not think they were as harsh as other cigarettes. In this video, Noel talks about how addictive menthol cigarettes (menthols) are. Having a heart attack at age 36 made him realize menthol cigarettes are just as dangerous as […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – John B.: Whatever It Takes to Quit – URL
John B. could not go a day without smoking a cigarette. He tried several different strategies to quit smoking, but he continued to struggle with nicotine addiction. In this video, John talks about finding a doctor who helped him quit for good. The doctor prescribed him two medicines and counseling. He wants people who smoke […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Noel S.: Menthols Harsh Reality – URL
Noel S. saw many ads for menthol cigarettes when he was growing up in Brooklyn. He smoked two packs a day for more than 20 years. In this video, Noel talks about the smoking-related heart attack he had at age 36. He realizes now that menthol cigarettes are just as dangerous as other cigarettes. This […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Noel S.: Age 36 Tip – URL
Noel S. smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for more than 20 years. In this ad, Noel shares he did not know it was possible to have a heart attack at age 36, until it happened to him. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2023/80308030tips-2024-noel-s-age-36-15-URL-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tammy W.: Stress Relief Tip – URL
Tammy W. smoked because she thought it helped relieve her stress. In this ad, Tammy shares how smoking cigarettes led to a very stressful procedure – open-heart surgery. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2024/59645964tips-2024-tammy-w-stress-relief-15-URL-high-res.mp4 source