Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones. Learn more about the harmful effects of smoking, smokeless tobacco and secondhand smoke from the resources below and find out about resources that address prevention.

Thinking of Quitting?

If you're thinking of quitting, check out this information that might help you decide.

Helpful Tips

One of the hardest parts of quitting for good is breaking the daily habits you’ve built up around tobacco use. After all, you can’t start living like a nonsmoker until you start acting like one. These helpful tips can serve as a “cheat sheet” to help you replace those old habits with new healthy ones.

Ohio Smoking Ban

Ohio became the 12^th state to protect workers and the public from exposure to secondhand smoke in workplaces and public places when voters approved a statewide smoking ban in 2006. In areas where smoking is prohibited under the Ohio Smoke Free Workplace Act, businesses
and organizations must prohibit smoking, remove ashtrays and post no smoking signs. How do I file a smoking ban complaint?

Quitting Assistance

The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW) is a tobacco cessation resource available to all Ohioans free of charge. The Quit Line is designed for people who are ready to quit using tobacco, and people who want to make sure they have the support and the motivation to stay tobacco free.

Secondhand Smoke

In 2006, the U.S. Surgeon General came to the conclusion that there "is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke." Find out more about the dangers of secondhand smoke.

Health Effects

Find out about diseases caused by tobacco use, such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. Also find information on the health effects of smoking during pregnancy.