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
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tammy W.: Everything Right Tip – URL
Tammy W. ate a healthy diet and ran every day. She smoked menthol cigarettes because she thought they were less harmful than other cigarettes. In this ad, Tammy talks about her heart disease and open-heart surgery. She shares how the surgery helped her realize there is no such thing as a “healthy” cigarette. source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tammy W.: The Reality of Smoking – URL
Tammy W. ate healthy and ran marathons. She also smoked for 23 years. At age 44, Tammy learned she had severe heart disease. In this video, Tammy talks about needing to have open-heart surgery. She shares how it felt to see her mother worried at the hospital. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2024/45364536tips-2024-tammy-w-reality-of-smoking-vignette-URL-high-res.mp4 […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Ethan B.: Cool Tip – URL
Ethan B. grew up seeing ads that convinced him smoking was “cool.” In this ad, Ethan says there’s nothing cool about having a smoking-related stroke. 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 at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2023/390390tips-2024-ethan-b-cool-30-URL-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Angie P.: Smoking and Identity – URL
Angie P. hid behind menthol cigarettes while she struggled with her identity. She feared her family and community would not accept her for being gay. In this vignette, Angie talks about that fear and other feelings she tried to mask with cigarettes. She says quitting smoking helped her rediscover and love herself. Comments on this […]