Ways to stop smoking

Ways to Stop Smoking

There are many ways to stop smoking. Each come with their own promises. It's up
to the smoker to decide what method gives them the best chance at success -
knowing your addiction profile can help. We've listed the primary ways to stop
smoking here.

Non-pharmacological Interventions

Quitting Cold Turkey
Behavior Modification
Group or Personal Counseling

Pharmacological Interventions

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Bupropion (Zyban®)
Varenicline (Chantix®)

Alternative Interventions

Hypnosis
Acupuncture
Placebo-Effect Products

Keep an Open Mind

The key is finding a way that works for you. Some people are able to quit cold turkey,
other needed some kind of medication. Perhaps you’ve heard bad things about 'The
Patch', but that choice might be one of the best ways to stop smoking - for you. So
come into this with an open mind and keep all of your options open.

Everyone is different

Everyone’s smoking habit is their own. Our brains operate differently than our
neighbors or even our own relatives. It compares to a fingerprint, no two are alike.
So don't look at your mom or dad or uncle or friend and think you'll have the same
outcome. Draw hope from those who succeed and learn from those who don't.
There are many ways to stop smoking and many different people who try.

Don't Prejudge Methods

Be careful of products that seem to good to be true. The stop smoking methods
listed on our site have all proven, but different levels of success. Each has their own
advantages, drawbacks and cost. Do your homework and remember to check
back with us to get the most comprehensive review of the proven stop smoking
methods available.

Learn from others

Every former smoker selected their own stop smoking method from the many ways
to stop smoking. Their stories can be very helpful and should provide confidence
that you too can quit smoking. Learning from other people's experiences could
potentially provide that missing piece of the puzzle. Remember, addiction physiology
and individual behavioral cues make it impossible to completely replicate someone
else's experience.

Watch out for those articles and websites that over-promise. They'll gladly sell you
their patent pending, 100% guaranteed, can't-miss method. Really?? Well, common
sense tells us these can't all be true. If they were, then nobody would be smoking.
When selecting from the many ways to stop smoking, keep in mind that everyone is
different. Not every approach will be successful. In fact, the highest success rate is
just barely over 20%.

Moral of the story: There are so many different stop smoking methods and ways to
stop smoking, so investigate each one thoroughly. Consider which may work for
you. Discover your addiction profile. Then choose and stick with it.

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So You've Stopped Smoking?

Great, you did it. You finally quit smoking! That's great. Now, will you stay stopped, that's the question? Will the cravings sneak up on you? Are you prepared to break away from the daily smoking cues that stimulate your smoking cravings? The subtle and familiar behavioral tendencies that try to lure you away from cessation. For example, do you smoke with that first cup of coffee? Be careful and watch out.

View your nicotine addiction like how other people treat theirs. Take it seriously just like an alcoholic does. This is a life long battle. Once an addict, always an addict; that's the mantra.

It's like in Star Wars, don't underestimate the power of nicotine. So be prepared for those cravings and be a good scout. They can throw you off your plans faster than you think.