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  Introduction

   

  • There is no getting around it: nicotine is one of the most addictive, harmful and widely available drugs in the world. But quitting smoking is not impossible. Thousands of people successfully quit smoking each year. The following information is designed to help guide you through some of the most effective ways to quit smoking and to provide you with links to some of the best online resources for those that truly want to become smoke free.

•  Important Health Information

   

  • Because of the variety of health prob
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• Things to Keep in Mind

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  2. Try and pick a good time to quit. Don't try to quit during the holidays, during finals week, right before a big presentation, or any other time where stress levels are heightened. This will decrease your chances of success and give you an excuse to start smoking again.
  3. You may gain a small amount of weight when quitting smoking.   This is normal. [1] Weight gains of more than 10 pounds are usually caused by people substituting food for cigarettes in their diet.
  4. Be prepared to try quitting more than once. Most people are not fully successful the first time they try and need to attempt it a couple of times before they finally quit for good. Don't get discouraged if you aren't successful at first. Like anything worth doing, it may take you a few tries to get it right.

• Step 1: Prepare to Quit

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  2. Set a quit date. Decide on a day within the next two weeks in which you will stop smoking entirely. You may want to pick a day that has added significance, such as your birthday, wedding anniversary, or the first day of the New Year. If you smoke at work, you may want to consider quitting on the weekend, a vacation, or on a day off.
  3. Remove all tobacco products, ashtrays, lighters and matches from your home, car and office. Having even one pack of cigarettes at your home will make it that much easier to start smoking again.
  4. Notify friends and family that you plan on quitting. Warn them that you may be irritable or have mood swings for a week or two. Ask them to be patient and supportive during the process. If someone close to you smokes, ask that they refrain from smoking around you (or even better - suggest that they try quitting with you).
  5. [1] Find out if this may have any affects on the medications you are currently taking. You may also want to inquire about medications that may help you overcome the withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking.