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Are You Ready to Quit?

  1. QUITTING TOBACCO
  2. Facts About Quitting
  3. Readiness Quiz
  4. What to Expect When You Quit
  5. Quitting for Good
  6. Counseling and Support

Readiness Quiz

Find out if you're ready to be a non-smoker …

  1. I am aware that quitting smoking might make me gain a few pounds, but I am planning to exercise and monitor what I eat.
    • No
    • Yes

  2. I have the support of my friends and/or family that I can lean on during the quitting process.
    • No
    • Yes

  3. Quitting smoking is going to make me irritated with the world.
    • No
    • Yes

  4. I will smell better and be able to taste things better when I quit.
    • No
    • Yes

  5. I will have a really hard time being around other people who smoke when I quit.
    • No
    • Yes

  6. Most of the people I hang out with are smokers.
    • No
    • Yes

  7. I am aware that quitting smoking will be better for my health and reduce my chances of getting cancer or having a heart attack.
    • No
    • Yes

  8. I am going to be stressed out all the time when I quit smoking.
    • No
    • Yes

  9. I worry about exposing people to secondhand smoke.
    • No
    • Yes

  10. I have tried quitting in the past.
    • No
    • Yes


See Your Results

Illinois Tobacco Quitline

Success Story



"I’ve been rewarding myself with the cigarette money I no longer use!"

Angie U.

"I know how hard the road is to quit. I gave myself a goal and a reason. That’s what made me successful."

Clinton E.

"The Quit Line is a great place to start and end up a non-smoker. Do it for your kids and grandkids!"

Tina B.

"After a week, nicotine leaves your body. After that it’s the “going through the motions” like the first time of not smoking in your car, after a meal, morning coffee, etc. That was the toughest part. I’m going on 2 years now – after smoking for 40."

Chris L.

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