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Do you or someone you know need help to quit smoking? NCI QuitPal is a free smartphone app to support smokers working to become smoke-free.
The app was developed by the National Cancer Institute, which is the U.S. Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
NCI QuitPal is available for free in the Apple iTunes store.
This app uses proven quit strategies and tools to help you change behavior and give up smoking. And it's easy to use!
The first step is to enter your quit date and a few pieces of information in Settings. You can set the Quit Date for today or the date when you plan to give up smoking.
Next, enter your information and select how often you’d like to receive tracking reminders to get started.
Logging your daily smoking habits is easy. If you didn’t smoke for an entire day, you can select the blue "I was smokefree today" button at the bottom of the screen.
NCI QuitPal will send you motivational messages along the way. You can also set your own reminders and personalized messages to stay on track.
NCI QuitPal includes an easy-to-use calendar to log your daily smoking habits and track progress. The Smoking Log shows your habits over time.
For example, you may have been smokefree for a week, but today you had a cigarette.
By entering this in your smoking log, you can see what was different about today and the trigger that led you to smoke.
Simply add the number of cigarettes, your mood, what you were doing, and the date.
Whenever you want to see your progress, simply view your summary to see how many days you have been smoke free and how much money you have saved.
And visually chart your money saved.
NCI QuitPal has several features to keep you motivated.This app allows you to easily record a short insipirational message from yourself or someone who supports you.
You can then play this video any time you need to hear their positive words. You also can add contact information so you can call or text your friend from QuitPal if needed.
If you need a pick-me-up, visit Tips and NCI QuitPal can help get you through the tough times.
And of course, you can let your friends know when you've reached a smoke-free milestone!
If you need additional support, the number for NCI's Smoking Quitline is easy to find. This will connect you with friendly experts who can give you additional advice.
We have reviewed just some of the features available on the app. What are you waiting for? Get tools to help you quit at your fingertips. Download NCI QuitPal for free today from Apple’s app store.
Download NCI QuitPal for free today from Apple’s app store.
Visit www.smokefree.gov for additional quit-smoking information and resources.