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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: How much will Quit-Aids improve my chances of quitting? answer |
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By 1996, there were an estimated 78 new daily smokers per 1000 new users, aged 12-17. This is a rate that surpasses those of all other age groups. Source |
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dsande says:

YOU NEED TO HAVE A PLAN!!!
Read as much as you can, know what to expect and understand your addiction both physically and mentally.
QUIT SO YOU CAN LIVE...DON"T LIVE TO QUIT! read more |
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Quitstipation Irregularity in bowel movements associated with smoking cessation, caused by a change in GI tract bacterium. See also: Quitulence |
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