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How to Stop Smoking

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Why should I stop smoking?

You will improve your health and the health of others around you if you stop smoking. Your risk for heart and lung disease, cancer, stroke, heart attack, and vision problems will also decrease. Your adolescent can help prevent or stop harm to his or her brain or body. This will help him or her become a healthy adult. You can benefit from quitting no matter how long you have smoked.

How can I prepare to stop smoking?

Nicotine is a highly addictive drug found in cigarettes. Withdrawal symptoms can happen when you stop smoking and make it hard to quit. These include anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble sleeping, and increased appetite. You increase your chances of success if you prepare to quit.

What are some tools to help me stop smoking?

How can I manage my cravings?

What should I know about weight gain after I quit?

You may gain a few pounds after you quit smoking. It is healthier for you to gain a few pounds than to continue to smoke. The following can help you prevent weight gain:

Where can I find support and more information?

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