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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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