There are many “high-tech” tools available online that can help you quit smoking. You may find they help make quitting more fun, give you something to focus on and keep you motivated.
Try these free tools - which is just a sampling of the hundreds available!
Keep in mind that most of the available tools and apps are not research-based and therefore have limitations. For most people, successfully quitting smoking involves a combination of supportive counseling and medications to help you manage nicotine withdrawal.
Quit Smoking with the Aid of These Online Tools
Quit Smoking with the Aid of These SmartPhone Apps
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What It Does For You
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The Smokefree QuitGuide
http://smokefree.gov/apps/ |
A free application developed by MMG, Inc., for the Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Written by tobacco control professionals and cessation counselors, with the help of ex-smokers and experts, this app is well designed to help you prepare to quit smoking and support you in the days and weeks after you quit.
Search for content, using keywords, save specific pages as favorites, and share information you are reading via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail. Learn what to expect when you quit, and how to deal with problems as they arise.
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| i Quit Smoking |
A free application that helps you pace yourself, gradually increasing the time between each cigarette to wean yourself.
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| LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach: Dare to Quit Smoking |
A free interactive application creates a personalized plan for quitting.
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Quit'N'Tell
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A free calculator tracks the days and hours since your quit date, how many cigarettes you would've smoked since your quit date, and the (often surprising) cost savings.
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