Helping someone quit smoking

This Canadian Cancer Society booklet is for people who want to help a friend or family member quit smoking. It explains why nicotine is so addictive and how to bring up the subject without pressure or judgment.

You'll find strategies for planning, providing support and handling possible relapses. The booklet also recognizes the ceremonial use of tobacco in many Indigenous communities.

This tool was selected by experts to guide your quit journey.

• Support a loved one without judgment.

• Recognize signs of progress and celebrate them.

• Respond to relapses in a constructive way.

• Understand dependence to provide better support.