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Clearing the Air (2011) - Smokefree.gov's Online Guide to Quitting for all smokers interested in quitting

This booklet is designed to help you at any stage—whether you’re still thinking about quitting, have made the decision to quit, or have already taken steps to quit and just need help maintaining your new lifestyle. Both ex-smokers and experts have contributed to this guide. Clearing the Air can help people at all stages make it to their final goal—living smokefree. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Forever Free™ (2011) for smokers who have recently quit

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to stop smoking, and have taken real steps to quit. Now comes the next step: Staying smokefree. People who quit smoking initially fight to overcome their body’s addiction to the drug nicotine. But afterward, they still face challenges that can tempt them to smoke. Forever Free™ includes eight booklets that describe these challenges and ways to deal with them without smoking. Among the topics are controlling weight gain, dealing with stress, and what to do if you have that first cigarette. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Forever Free for Baby and Me™ (2004) for pregnant smokers who have recently quit

Congratulations on quitting smoking! You have taken one of the most important health steps that a woman can take. The fact that you asked for Forever Free for Baby and Me means that you want to stay smokefree for you, your baby, and your family. You can succeed! Your commitment, along with the Forever Free for Baby and Me booklets, should increase your chance of success! AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Libres Para Siempre por mi Bebé y por Mí™(2004) para fumadoras embarazadas que han dejado de fumar recientemente

¡Felicidades por dejar de fumar! Usted ha dado uno de los pasos más importantes que una mujer puede dar. El hecho de haber pedido información sobre "Libres para siempre por mi bebé y por mí" significa que desea vivir sin fumar: por su bien, el de su bebé y el de su familia. ¡Puede lograrlo! ¡Ese compromiso y los folletos de "Libres para siempre por mi bebé y por mí" mejorarán sus probabilidades de éxito! AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Guía: Viva de forma más saludable para usted y su familia, deje de fumar hoy mismo (2011) para fumadores de habla hispana

El número de habitantes de habla hispana está aumentando rápidamente y, pronto, ellos llegarán a ser el segundo grupo étnico más grande en los Estados Unidos. Junto con este crecimiento, hay una necesidad mayor de materiales en español que podrían ayudar a la población de habla hispana a dejar de fumar y ha mantenerse así. Escritas para quienes piensan dejar de fumar o quienes ya han dejado de fumar, estas 44 páginas están llenas de fotos, dibujos llamativos y contenido que se basa en la cultura hispana. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Pathways to Freedom for African American smokers
This guide was developed to address the national concern over the high rates of smoking among the African-American population. This updated edition (2003) offers proven strategies for anyone who wants to quit; how friends and family can help, and how the community and its leaders can promote the value of gaining freedom from tobacco. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Smokeless Tobacco: A Guide for Quitting for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco
This booklet is designed specifically for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco or who are thinking about quitting. It includes reasons to quit, addresses myths about spit tobacco, and helps the reader develop a plan for quitting.

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Fact Sheets and FAQs for smokers and non-smokers looking to learn about the impact of smoking
19 Fact Sheets and set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) providing information about cigarettes and other tobacco products, environmental tobacco smoke, and additional topics.  AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

NPR Audio: Diagnosis Can Miss ADHD Symptoms In Girls

Diagnosis Can Miss ADHD Symptoms In Girls

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The majority of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) research has focused on boys. But recent research shows that many girls who have ADHD simply aren't diagnosed — ADHD manifests itself in girls as detachment and distraction rather than in the disruptive behavior often seen in boys.

Until, recently the majority of ADHD research has concentrated on those boys. But, even though young men do struggle with ADHD look beyond them and you'll see girls who are fighting the disorder. Only, they tend to be staring out a window - distracted and disconnected. These girls often are under-diagnosed and at a higher risk for depression, substance abuse, eating disorders and trouble with their peers.