My Friend Smokes. How do I help him/her?

Golden Rule # 1

I can not force or coerce or bribe anyone to quit smoking. It is not my decision to make.

If your friend doesn't want to quit, you can't help. If he or she does, you can. It's that simple!

Golden Rule # 2

I can give my friend positive support and encouragement as they work through their decision.

Why does my friend smoke?

Tips before your friend sets a day to stop smoking.

Tips after your friend has stopped smoking.

Top Three Don'ts.

Average age to start smoking in N.W.O. is 11. Within a few short years of starting, 66% of teen smokers have tried to quit. (Ontario Student Drug Use Survey, 1999)