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Family

My teen is smoking: tips to encourage quitting

There are things you can do to encourage a teen to quit smoking. Being a nonsmoker yourself is the most important thing.

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How to support a spouse who’s quitting smoking

Quitting smoking can be tough, thanks to the symptoms of withdrawing from nicotine. Here are the do's and don'ts to help your spouse succeed.

e-cigarettes and teens
Family

E-cigarettes: What parents need to know

If your teenager is using e-cigarettes ("vaping"), don't brush it off, thinking it's not as bad as regular smoking. E-cigs carry risks of their own.

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Strategies to help prevent teen smoking

The best way to discourage your kids from smoking is to not smoke yourself. But beyond role modeling, there are other tactics to try.

Smoking in Tennessee
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Infographic: Smoking in Tennessee, by the numbers

Tennessee is home to far too many smokers, but many of them have tried quitting cigarettes. Most smokers make several attempts before finally quitting for good.

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Infographic: How tobacco takes its toll

Cigarettes and smoking add up to a big hazard to your health.

how to quit smoking
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4 resources to help with giving up smoking

Here’s who has your back.

how secondhand smoke is bad for pets
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How second-hand smoke hurts pets

If you smoke, your pets smoke.

other ways smoking hurts your body
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Discover the hidden risks of smoking

It’s not just about lung cancer. Here's what else you need to know.

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