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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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| Q: My family's hounding me about quitting, but I'm not sure I want to? answer |
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In the past year, (ages 12 and older), Puerto Ricans were second highest at 32.7% among the 11 racial/ethnic subgroups in exhibiting prevalence of cigarette use. Source |
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audreychiq says:

Don't be afraid to talk to yourself. Sometimes speaking out loud can help you talk yourself down from a tough craving. read more |
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CRS 'Can't Remember Stuff' Syndrome, common among those newly involved in the Quit. Caused by influx of new oxygen and the absence of nicotine in the brain. See also: Newbie, Oxymoron. |
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