Smoking costs Americans more than $300 billion annually. Of that, about $170 billion is in direct healthcare costs and more than $156 billion in lost productivity, according to the CDC’s fact sheet on smoking among U.S. adults.

The cost isn’t just financial. According to a 2013 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, smoking takes at least 10 years off of a smoker’s life expectancy. That’s 10 years of family milestones, birthdays, vacations and memories. The good news, according to the report, is that those people who kick the habit before the age of 40 were able to reduce their excess risk of death as a result of the habit by 90 percent.

The facts are undeniable, and the message is clear: Quitting smoking now can greatly increase your health and quality of life now and give you an extra decade of life to enjoy later. There are countless organizations that are dedicated to helping Americans kick the habits, including state and federal organizations, as well as non-profits. If you smoke, find out today how you can quit. It’ll be the best decision you make for yourself and for your family.