Ever thought about quitting? Resources for a smoke-free life
Perhaps you’ve thought about quitting smoking before. Maybe you’ve even made an attempt or two. Or maybe you’d first like to better understand why nicotine actually has such a strong effect on us.
No matter where you are in this process, our fall programs give you the opportunity to learn more with no obligation or to tackle quitting smoking with professional support.
First, let’s understand: What does nicotine actually do to us?
Why does reaching for a cigarette sometimes feel almost automatic? What happens in the body after nicotine is absorbed? And why can it be so hard to change habits we’ve grown attached to?
In our free online lecture , “In the Thrall of Molecules—Nicotine & Its Journey Through the Body,” speaker Evelyne Stumpp takes you into the world of molecules and explains in an easy-to-understand way how nicotine affects the body, daily life, and decision-making.
Among other things, you’ll learn:
- how nicotine works in the body,
- which biological processes play a role in this,
- where we encounter nicotine in our daily lives,
- how the addiction mechanism works, and
- how nicotine can influence our daily decisions.
When? September 29, 2026, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Where? Online via Zoom
Participation: free
Do you really want to quit? We’re here to help.
Wanting to quit smoking is one thing—putting it into practice in your daily life is often quite another. That’s exactly where our new health course on professional smoking cessation support in Friedrichshafen comes in.
Together, you’ll prepare specifically for quitting smoking. You’ll develop strategies that fit your daily life, strengthen your personal motivation, and learn how to handle situations where the temptation is especially strong.
You don’t have to go it alone: Professional support will guide you step by step as you find your own path to a smoke-free life.
Course start: October 13, 2026, through November 26, 2026
Dates: Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Format: A combination of in-person and phone sessions
Location: Friedrichshafen
Simply register via the service app or the online office.
Is Friedrichshafen too far away?
We can still help. You can search for smoke-free courses near you in the Central Prevention Agency’s course database:
Find a suitable smoke-free course near me
Even More Ways to a Smoke-Free Life
With the on-demand program “NichtraucherHelden,” you can prepare to quit smoking anytime, anywhere.
The program guides you step by step through the three phases: preparation, quitting, and maintenance. Motivational coaching videos, helpful exercises, and an active community support you in developing the necessary knowledge and strategies tailored to your personal journey to quit smoking.
Learn more about the NichtraucherHelden program
And the best part: You can also use these offerings as part of the €200 allowance for up to two health courses—in-person or online—or one wellness retreat per year.
Maybe now is the right time to simply take a closer look at this topic. No pressure at all—but with the chance to take that first step.
