Course

Smoking/vaping after stroke — quit plan, relapse prevention, and med safety (Advanced)

Advanced quit course for stroke prevention: triggers map, quit supports, relapse prevention, and medication safety considerations (plain language)

Secondary PreventionCaregiver, Clinician, SurvivorAdvanced35 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Explain why smoking/vaping increases stroke risk
  • Build a trigger-based quit plan
  • Use relapse prevention steps without shame
  • Coordinate quit meds/supports safely with the care team

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Stopping smoking reduces future stroke risk over time.

Question 2

2. A helpful first step in quitting is…

Question 3

3. If you relapse, the best response is…