Need a reason to quit smoking? Cigarette smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including poisons like acetone, ammonia, arsenic, butane, cadmium, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, lead, mercury, and vinyl chloride. Tobacco smoke is also radioactive.

Physical Benefits When You Quit Smoking:
 
• You will be free of an addictive product
• Your risk of cancer and heart disease will go down
• Stress on your heart will be reduced
• Your loved ones will not be harmed by your smoke
• Breathing will be easier
• Your smoker’s cough will disappear
• Physical activity will be easier and more enjoyable
• Food will taste better
• Things will smell better
• You’ll have more energy

Social Benefits When You Quit Smoking:
 
• You will be the one in control – cigarettes will no longer control you
• Your self-image and self-confidence will improve
• Family and friends will be proud of you
• You’ll be a healthier parent for your children, now and in future
• Your life insurance premiums will go down
• You’ll have more money to spend on other things