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Pick A Quitting Date
Once you've made the decision to quit, the most important thing you can do is set a date to stop smoking. Choose a day within the next month or a date with a special meaning (a birthday or anniversary).
Develop A Plan
Take a look at the various methods of quitting and decide which one is right for you.
- You can choose to quit cold turkey. (According to the latest survey - this works for 90% of people)
- Use nicotine replacement gum or patches.
- Gradually reduce your cigarette intake up to your quit date.
- You can also meet with your doctor to discuss the best quitting plan for you.
On Your Quit Day
- Do not smoke.
- Get rid of all cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays, etc.
- Keep active. Try walking, exercising or doing other activities and hobbies.
- Drink lots of water and juices.
- Begin using any medication your doctor may have recommended.
- Attend stop-smoking class.
- Avoid high-risk situations where the urge to smoke is strong.
- Reduce or avoid alcohol.
Don't Quit Alone
- Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things you may ever do; there's no reason to do it alone.
- Recruit family and friends to support you in your efforts.
- You can also attend local cessation classes or find support networks on the internet.
- If you feel the craving to smoke again, find your friends and get busy. Most cravings for tobacco subside after five minutes.
- Remember all the good reasons you had to quit and hang in there. Every minute you remain tobacco-free offers a new lease on life.
Send a "Be Tobacco Free" e-card here:
Does a parent, family friend or friend you know use tobacco products and you are worried about their health? Take a moment and send them an e-card to encourage them to quit or take the first step toward quitting.
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