In an effort to help consumers identify reliable web sites, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) is releasing Smoking Cessation/Tobacco Web Sites for Consumers. The list was compiled by information specialists at the Library. We encourage you to look over the list and annotations, and then use the links to get to the sites.

Evaluating information found on the web is very important. The criteria used to choose the following sites may also be of use to you when evaluating any web site. However, you should consult with your physician regarding any information obtained from the web.

Selection Criteria:

1. Sponsorship. The sponsorship of the site should be easily identified and be a credible source such as a government agency (.gov), educational institution (.edu) or medical center or hospital.
   
2. Currency. The site should be updated frequently with the date of the update clearly posted.
   
3. Factual information. Information should be factual and verifiable. If the information represents an opinion, the source should be easily identified.
   
4. Audience. There should be a clear statement of the intended audience (consumer, medical professional).
   
5. Ease of Use. The site should be easy to navigate and be logically organized.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please send an email message to hshsl@umaryland.edu.

Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland Smoking Cessation/Tobacco Web Sites (in alphabetical order)

American Cancer Society (ACS )- Tobacco & Cancer

This site provides information on the cancers and health issues associated with smoking. Tips on quitting, information about the ACS's Great American Smokeout and recent smoking-related legislation are also included.

American Heart Association (AHA)

The AHA provides information on a variety of issues dealing with smoking including smoking and cardiovascular disease and smoking cessation.

American Lung Association (ALA)

The ALA provides information on smoking and its effect on the lungs, as well as a free online smoking cessation program, Freedom from Smoking® Online.

MedlinePlus - Quitting Smoking

The National Library of Medicine provides this site that offers links to topics including latest news, treatment, statistics, organizations, and coping. Some information is in Spanish.

Nicotine Anonymous on the Web

This site provides information about the organization, Nicotine Anonymous. It also includes information on locating local meetings or starting local meetings.

Quitting Smoking: Why To Quit and How To Get Help

Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, this factsheet answers many common questions about quitting tobacco. It also provides contact information for many government and non-profit agencies that can assist in a smoking cessation program.

Quitnet

In association with Boston University School of Public Health, this site offers many cessation resources such as a quitting guide, quitting calendar, directory of local programs, web links, and daily tobacco news.

Saskatchewan Lung Association

Sponsored by the Canadian Lung Association, this site offers a smoking cessation program on the web, as well as advice for quitting and helping others quit smoking.

Tobacco Information and Prevention Source

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site contains links to information about the harmful effects of tobacco as well as guides to help stop tobacco use.