The Circle of Friends - www.join-the-circle.org

Friends helping friends quit.

Women in the trades face the same dangers that men do. That includes the toll of tobacco related disease. Tobacco claims the lives of over 178,000 women a year, easily the largest cause of death among mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, and co-workers.

The help of friends and family increases the ability to quit by 50%. At www.join-the-circle.org smokers are encouraged to become a part of a Circle of Friends. Here is a site that combines quit tips and resources, stories and encouragement, with a consistent message of concern and togetherness. This may be the resource that finally helps you quit, or to help you encourage a loved one to quit.