• Evidence shows that around 50% of those who start smoking in adolescent years go on to smoke for 15 to 20 years.
• Half of long-term smokers will die from tobacco. Every cigarette smoked cuts at least five minutes of life on average - about the time taken to smoke it.
• Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death. It is a prime factor in heart disease, stroke and chronic lung disease. It can cause cancer of the lungs, larynx, oesophagus, mouth, and bladder, and contributes to cancer of the cervix, pancreas, and kidneys.
  

Stats courtesy of World Health Organization.

Don't become another statistic. For more information on the dangers of smoking and cessation programs check out the links below.

• 599 Ingredients That Have Been Found in Cigarettes.
• Motivating youth to stay tobaccoo free, empowering smokers to quit successfully
• Tobacco Information and Prevention Source TIPS 4
• TeensCampaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
• Teen Smoking News on the Web
• Tobacco Related Internet Resources

Cessation Programs

• Life Sign:A drug free smoking cessation program for teens and young Adults.
• Nicotine Anonymous:A twelve step program
• NO SMOKE software program:The program is filled with techniques and analysis sections that cover every aspect of the problem of quitting smoking.
• Quit Smoking Support:Reliable and up-to-date information and resources in a very interactive web site to assist you in quitting smoking.
• Nobutts:Fun interactive site to help you kick the habit.
• Quit Smoking:Comprehensive, informative site on quiting and stress buster puzzles.

Last Updated: 8/1/03