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A simple guide that might help If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, sometimes all you need is a simple, practical guide to help you along the way. I came across a minimalist guide that offers clear tips to manage nicotine cravings and get through withdrawal. It doesn’t overcomplicate things — just straightforward advice to help you work toward a smoke-free life. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18tf5PJImVEpXvmGjiR7wQZGFuI1t3Pc1/view?usp=sharing

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Smoking Cessation: 4 Successful Ways to Quit

It’s always a good time to stop smoking!

Deciding you are ready to quit smoking is only half the battle. Knowing where and how to start can help you to take the leap. We have put together some effective ways for you to stop smoking today.

Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke are responsible for more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States, according to the American Lung Association. Most people are aware of the numerous health risks that arise from cigarette smoking and yet, "tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death and disease" in the U.S.

Quitting is not an event that happens on one day; it is a journey. Quitting will improve your health, the quality and duration of your life, as well as the lives of those around you. You will need to alter your behavior, cope with the withdrawal symptoms experienced from cutting out nicotine and find ways to manage your moods.

With the right game plan, you can break free from nicotine addiction and kick the habit for good. Here are five ways to tackle smoking cessation.

1. Prepare for quit day

Pick a day that is not too far in the future (so that you do not change your mind),but gives you enough time to prepare.

Here are some tips recommended by the American Cancer Society to help you to prepare for your quit date:

Tell friends, family, and co-workers about your quit date.

Throw away all cigarettes and ashtrays.

Decide whether you are going to go "cold turkey" or use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or other medicines.

If you plan to attend a stop-smoking group, sign up now.

Stock up on oral substitutes, such as hard candy, sugarless gum, carrot sticks, coffee stirrers, straws, and toothpicks.

Set up a support system, such as a family member that has successfully quit and is happy to help you.

Ask friends and family who smoke to not smoke around you.

If you have tried to quit before, think about what worked and what did not.

Daily activities - such as getting up in the morning, finishing a meal, and taking a coffee break - can often trigger your urge to smoke a cigarette. But breaking the association between the trigger and smoking is a good way to help you to fight the urge to smoke.

2. Use Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Going cold turkey or quitting smoking without the help of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), medication or support, is a popular way to give up smoking. However, it is easy to underestimate how powerful nicotine dependence really is.

NRT can reduce the cravings and withdrawal symptoms you experience that make it hard to give up smoking. NRTs are designed to wean your body off cigarettes and supply you with a controlled dose of nicotine while sparing you from exposure to other chemicals found in tobacco.

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved five types of NRT:

skin patches

chewing gum

lozenges

nasal spray (prescription only)

inhaler (prescription only)

If you have decided to go down the NRT route, discuss your dose with your healthcare provider before you quit smoking. Remember that while you will be more likely to quit smoking using NRT, the goal is to end your addiction to nicotine altogether, and not just to quit tobacco.

3. Consider non-nicotine medications

The FDA approved two non-nicotine-containing drugs to help smokers quit. These are bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix). Talk to your healthcare provider if you feel that you would like to try one of these to help you to stop smoking.

4. Seek behavioral support

The emotional and physical dependence you have on smoking makes it challenging to stay away from nicotine after your quit day. Counseling services, self-help materials, and support services can help you tackle the dependence. Your physical and emotional symptoms will get better over time.

Quitting smoking requires planning and commitment. Decide on a personal plan to stop tobacco use and make a commitment to stick to it. Determine what your options are and decide whether you will join a quit-smoking class, call a quit line, go to a support meeting, seek online support or self-help guidance from your healthcare provider. A combination of two or more of these methods will improve your chances of becoming smoke-free.

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Be Free from Smoking

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