Glenda C. I haven't regretted my decision nor been tempted to start again. read the full story
Billy M. I knew all along that smoking wasnâ€™t good for me, but you have to WANT to quit. read the full story
Laura P. When I get an urge, I walk, I play with my dogs, I clean, I give myself pep talks, I do relaxation breathing and I read. read the full story
Jackie M. I feel better and better every day. Loving life!!! read the full story

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Remember that everyone's quit story is different. What works for one, might not always work for another. Don't give up. You can do this, Louisiana!

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Everyone's quit story is different. What works for one, might not always work for another. So we want you to share your success story (and your struggles) with us, so that you can help motivate and encourage others to quit.

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Tobacco Use in Louisiana

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- 24% >
  Percentage of Louisiana high school students who smoke
- 25.7% >
  Percentage of adults who smoke in Louisiana
- 3,800 >
  Number of youth who smoke their first cigarette each day in the U.S.
- 11.8 million >
  Packs of cigarettes bought or smoked by kids in Louisiana each year
- 294,000 >
  Kids exposed to secondhand smoke in the home

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