Quit Cigarettes!

Heavy, long-term cigarette smoking is often said to cause cancer, most prominently lung cancer and cancer of the larynx. And, the evidence is very strong, amounting to near certainty. But, interestingly enough, exactly how it does so is not fully known. It remains an active area of research. Normal cells may be damaged, but they [...]

“Just stop”, we’re told. Stop smoking, that is, by just deciding to stop. Wouldn’t it be great if it were that easy? But the fact is that both physiological changes and psychological issues play a role in any stop-smoking program. Even the most determined can rarely just flip a switch and never smoke cigarettes again. [...]

Psychotherapy can help you stop smoking permanently. But it need not involve expensive counseling sessions with a professional. Any mixture of self-help and outside assistance can up your odds of a permanent change in behavior, one conducive to long-term health. Don’t limit your choice to any one school of psychotherapy – there are a dozen [...]

The Proper Care and Feeding of A Healthy Quit Smoking Program We all want this quit to be the quit. We’re looking for permanent freedom from nicotine addiction. It takes planning – planning what you will do, and what you won’t do. If you can’t do cold-turkey, don’t beat yourself up over it – it [...]

Going to try it on your own? Sometimes that works. Here are 20 tips to help see you through it. Believe in yourself. Believe that you can quit. Think about some of the most difficult things you have done in your life and realize that you have the guts and determination to quit smoking. It’s [...]