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What Can You Do to Stop Smoking?

It is difficult to stop smoking, but if you seek the right options for treating nicotine dependency, you can successfully quit. There are several options you should consider if you want to stop smoking.

  1. Join a Stop Smoking Group

    • Joining a support group is helpful for smokers who do not have support from family and friends. QuitNet and Nicotine Anonymous are two popular support groups for smokers.

    Try a Nicotine Patch

    • Nicotine patches are medically approved devices to help people stop smoking. These patches deliver a lower dosage of nicotine to the body, reducing a smoker's dependence on nicotine.

    Enter a Nicotine Dependence Program

    • Many medical clinics, including the Mayo Clinic, offer nicotine dependency programs to help people quit smoking. Smokers can choose from an outpatient program, residential treatment options or group consultation.

    Know Your Triggers

    • According to WebMD, smokers can stop relapses if they learn--and learn how to deal with--smoking triggers. Common smoking triggers are being angry, going to a bar or finishing a long day of work.

    Gain Support From Loved Ones

    • All smoking programs, including QuitPlan and medically approved stop-smoking programs, first recommend seeking support from loved ones. They claim support from family and friends motivates the smoker to prevent relapse, keeps them on track and acts as emotional support during stressful times.

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