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|  |  |  Quitting guide Table of Contents
I. MAKING THE DECISION
A. Health Risks of Smoking
B. The Big Three Health Benefits Of Quitting
C. Reasons For Quitting
D.
Stress, Weight Gain and Alcohol
E.
Women's Issues
II. GETTING READY
A.
Why Quitting Is Hard
B. Methods Of Quitting
C. Preparing For Quit Day
III. Hell Week & Beyond
A. Break The Habit
B. The Difference between Slips and Relapses
C. Be Good to Yourself
D. Call On Supportive People
E. What to Expect: Withdrawal and Recovery Symptoms
F. Stress Management
IV. STAYING QUIT
A. Rewards and Positive Reinforcement
B. Identify High Risk Situations
C. Keep Your Guard Up
D. Keep In Touch
Content author:
Alan S. Peters, CTTS-M
Reviewed by:
Andy Perez, MD, MBA, FACEP, February 2009
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A recent study found that among persons who smoke one-half pack of cigarettes each day, nicotine dependence rates are higher among females than males and higher among whites than among blacks and Hispanics. Source |
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WANT2BREATH says:

Repeat: "This too..shall pass."
Pray your butt off to God !!!
Don't let yourself get 'all worked up.'
~ REPLACE YOUR HABIT !!!
Find someone who inspires you (Barb Tarbox). read more |
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Skittles Fruit of the skittletree; homeopathic folk remedy for sudden cravings. |
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