These web sites offer information and materials for individuals interested in smoking cessation  or tobacco use prevention.

Inclusion does not imply endorsement.  The material contained on this site and on the associated web pages is general information and is not intended to be advice on any particular matter. Visitors should seek appropriate professional advice before acting on the basis of any information contained herein.

Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation
Provides grants to reduce youth tobacco use, both prevention and cessation activities (list of approved programs included).  www.vtsf.org

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Includes information on federal and state initiatives , youth and special reports.  Research center section provides fact sheets on various topics including smokeless tobacco.
www.tobaccofreekids.org

Office of the Surgeon General
Consumer and healthcare provider materials available, including the Public Health Service clinical practice quideline, Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence.
www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco

ACS: Great American Smokeout
Quitting resources offered by the American Cancer Society.
www.southatlantic-cancer.org/GASO/quittingresources.html

Clear Horizons
A 24 page guide developed especially for smokers over the age of 50 who are thinking about quitting.
www.myclearhorizons.com

Forever Free
Includes 8 booklets developed to help smokers who have quit stay smoke-free
www.smokefree.gov/pdf.html

1-800-quit-now
Includes information on quitlines and video clips of successful quitters.
1800quitnow.cancer.gov

Tobacco Week
A comprehensive eZine dedicated to tobacco addiction with information via news articles, resources, products, services, etc.
www.tobaccoweek.com

CDC's TIPS
Center for Disease Control's Tobacco Information and Prevention Source site (information & links to online self-help).  www.cdc.gov/tobacco

American Cancer Society
Includes a Tobacco Control section with information related to health, quitting tips, cessation program and self-help resources.  www.cancer.org

American Lung Association
Includes a Tobacco Control section with information on smoking, benefits of quitting, and quit plans.  www.lungusa.org

Virginia Department of Health, Tobacco Use Control Project
Implements prevention and cessation activities through a network of local coalitions and statewide partner organizations.
www.vahealth.org/cdpc/tobaccouse/index.asp

Pathways to Freedom
A 44 page guide developed especially for African-Americans who want to quit smoking, help loved ones quit or help their community reduce tobacco use.
www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/pathways

US News & World Report Lung Cancer Center
US News in conjunction with John Hopkins University offer info on lung cancer prevention, symptoms, test, treatment, management and more
www.usnews.com/usnews/health/cancer/lung_cancer/lung.about.htm