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Roosevelt, who had a heart attack and six artery bypasses as a result of smoking, tells how his health problems prevent him from being active with his children in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]

Shawn, diagnosed with throat cancer in his mid-40s, discusses how he never thought he’d get sick as a result of smoking in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed […]

In this video, Shawn talks about his addiction to cigarettes and his struggle to quit smoking, even after throat cancer. It wasn’t until his voice box was removed that he quit. He finally realized, “You either quit smoking or you’re going to die.” This video is part of CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( […]

When James was told he had diabetes, he knew he had to stop smoking in order to better manage his health. His healthcare provider told him that he needed to exercise more, and he found that smoking cigarettes made exercising difficult. For James, this became an important reason to quit smoking for good. This video […]

Beatrice describes some of the techniques she used to recognize and avoid her smoking triggers that helped her to quit smoking. Even though it was hard to do, by making a plan and sticking to it, she beat her addiction to menthol cigarettes and stopped smoking for good. This video is part of CDC’s campaign, […]

You never know when a decision you make could undermine your choice to quit smoking. James describes a moment he had with his roommate after he had resolved to stop smoking cigarettes. James realized the potential for relapse, and took steps to make sure that it didn’t happen. This video is part of CDC’s campaign, […]

Roosevelt tried to stop smoking cigarettes many times before he succeeded. He talks about smokers who try to fool themselves about their addiction, even though most of them want to quit smoking. This video is part of CDC’s campaign, _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ). Comments on this video are allowed in […]

Roosevelt talks about how hard it is to quit smoking, and that people often lie to themselves about the effects of smoking cigarettes. He emphasizes that it’s important to try to stop smoking, both for yourself and for your loved ones. This video is part of CDC’s campaign, _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ […]

Even when the effects of smoking stare you in the face, it can be hard to stop smoking. Roosevelt talks about how difficult it was for him to quit smoking cigarettes even after having heart bypass surgery. This video is part of CDC’s campaign, _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ). Comments on […]

Shane, whose throat cancer was a result of smoking, discusses how he didn’t realize the health complications that could result from tobacco use in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also […]

This TV ad from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, features Shane T., Sharon A., and Shawn W. — three people who have stomas as a result of their cigarette smoking. They provide tips on how to live with this condition. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with […]

Smoking causes Buerger’s disease, which can lead to amputations. In this TV ad, Brandon and Marie talk about living with the effects of Buerger’s disease as part of CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can […]

You can quit smoking! This inspiring TV ad features Beatrice R., James F., and Wilma S. — three people who successfully quit smoking after many years. They share their practical tips on how to quit for good in this commercial from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this […]

Exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger a life-threatening asthma attack. This TV ad, from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, features Jessica, a mother with a young son who suffers from asthma attacks due to secondhand smoke exposure. In her tip, she urges people not to be shy to tell […]

Roosevelt never thought that at 45-years-old he would have a heart attack due to his smoking. In this TV ad, from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, he talks about the impact his smoking-related heart attack has had on his life. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with […]

Smoking contributes to one in five strokes in the United States. In this TV ad for CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Suzy talks about losing her independence after smoking caused her to have a stroke. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This […]

Smoking causes cancer. In this TV ad for CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Terrie talks about how she gets ready for the day after the effects of treatments for throat cancer caused her to lose her teeth and hair, and to have a laryngectomy. Comments on this video are […]

Nathan was Lakota, a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe, and never smoked. However, he worked in a facility where smoking was allowed, and experienced health problems as a result. In this video from _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Nathan describes his health problems—including asthma—triggered by exposure to secondhand smoke. […]

Michael suffers from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), which makes it harder for a person to breathe and can cause death. In this video from CDC’s “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign, Michael talks about how he wishes he had never started smoking, and the damage it caused to his lungs. He describes waking up one […]

Bill, a person with diabetes, started smoking at 15, not realizing the problems it would eventually cause him and his family. He didn’t stop smoking until he was almost 40—after having had a leg amputated. In this emotional video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Bill encourages others to […]