Tobacco is an extremely difficult addiction from which to abstain. Not only does tobacco contain substances which are physically addictive (especially nicotine), but there is also a psychological component to tobacco addiction. This is because tobacco users become accustomed to consuming tobacco in certain situations. Quitting tobacco use commonly involves dealing with both the physical and mental aspects of tobacco addiction.
Step 1
Identify the times during the day when you are most likely to use tobacco. Try to identify specific situations or activities during which you commonly smoke or otherwise consume tobacco. If possible, avoid doing these things. Otherwise, plan out what you will do instead smoking, chewing or using snuff.
Step 2
Talk to your doctor to find out if prescription medications to help you with tobacco addiction will work well for you.
Step 3
Try using nicotine replacement products. There are many different products that you can use to help wean yourself away from tobacco, including nicotine patches, gum, sprays and lozenges, which can all be purchased over-the-counter and can ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Step 4
Enroll in a program to help you stop smoking (or otherwise consuming tobacco). Many hospitals and community health centers offer these programs, as well as some workplaces and health departments. These groups provide social and emotional support as well as tips to help you with your tobacco addiction.
Step 5
Exercise more often. This can help reduce the urge to consume tobacco (especially if you smoke).
