CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Ethan B.: I Thought It Was Cool – URL
Ethan started smoking menthol cigarettes because he wanted to be “cool.” He wanted to be like the people he saw in movies and commercials. In this video, he describes how smoking affected his health and shares that he had two smoking-related strokes. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Ethan B.: Not So Soothing Tip – URL
Ethan B. remembers seeing ads that made smoking menthol cigarettes seem “soothing” and “fresh”. After having two smoking-related strokes, Ethan knows there’s nothing soothing about smoking menthol cigarettes. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2024/14701470tips-2024-ethan-b-not-so-soothing-30-URL-high-res-v2.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Best Friend Tip – URL
Some of the people featured in the _Tips_ _From_ _Former_ _Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign used to think cigarettes were their “best friend.” In this ad, they talk about needing a better friend . This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2024/55tips-2024-PSA-montage-best-friend-URL-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Angie P.: People Like Me Tip – URL
Angie P. started smoking menthol cigarettes at age 15. Over time, she became aware of the tobacco industry’s aggressive advertising of cigarettes, including menthol cigarettes. Angie feels that tobacco companies took advantage of her as someone who is gay and African American. In this _Tips_ _From_ _Former_ _Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) ad, she […]
CDC: Consejos de exfumadores – Felicita R.: La Familia Ante Todo
Felicita R. started smoking at age 12 and smoked for more than 30 years. When she was young, she thought smoking made her look cool. She was diagnosed with severe gum disease at age 50 and had to have all of her teeth removed. In this Spanish language video, Felicita talks about her mission to […]
CDC: Consejos de exfumadores – Felicita R.: Dejelo Tip – URL
Felicita R. has severe gum disease caused by smoking, and she had to have all of her teeth removed. In this ad, in Felicita’s native Spanish language, she urges people who smoke to quit now. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2025/32923292tips-2025-felicita-r-dejelo-tip-URL-15-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tammy W.: Influenced At An Early Age
Tammy W. smoked menthol cigarettes. She grew up with a large extended family, many of whom smoked. She also remembers seeing ads on billboards and in magazines that promoted cigarettes. At age 44, Tammy learned she had severe heart disease and needed open-heart surgery. In this video, she encourages people who smoke to quit today. […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tammy W.: Everyone Can See It Tip Heart – URL
Tammy W. hid her smoking from everyone. In this ad, Tammy’s tip is, when you are having open-heart surgery, you cannot hide the damage caused by smoking. Everyone can see it. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2025/655655tips-2025-tammy-w-everyone-can-see-it-tip-heart-URL-30-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tammy W.: Dirty Secret Tip – URL
Tammy W. thought menthol cigarettes were “healthier.” In this ad, Tammy shares that menthol cigarettes are just as good at causing heart disease as any cigarette. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2025/10711071tips-2025-tammy-w-dirty-secret-tip-URL-15-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Fred W.: How Much I Miss
Fred W. had throat cancer from smoking cigarettes. He had to give up activities he cherished, such as playing his favorite musical instrument, the saxophone. Fred also had to give up things like spending time at the beach. In this video, he talks about the things he misses because of smoking-related disease. This video can […]