Below are some helpful Internet resources on this topic. Mayo Clinic does not own or control any of these sites and is not responsible for their content. Inclusion of these sites does not imply endorsement by Mayo Clinic.
National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus — Quitting Smoking
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Healthfinder.gov — Quit Smoking
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Lifeline to Modern Medicine — Stop Smoking Before Surgery
Become an Ex is a good starting point for people interested in stopping smoking. Experts from the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center contribute to this Web site.