Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

Program Description

If you smoke, quitting is the single most important step you can take to improve your health. Quit now, and your heart rate and blood pressure will drop within 20 minutes and your heart and lung function will improve in weeks. Right away, you'll notice better smelling breath, better tasting food and a sharper sense of smell. If you quit cold turkey, you'll have nothing to buy and you can start immediately.

Actions

1. Decide to quit.

2. Set a date to quit. Tell your friends and family.

3. Get rid of your cigarettes and ashtrays.

4. Find a way to deal with withdrawal symptoms with things like sugarless gum or hard candy.

5. Drink lots of water.

6. Keep physically and mentally active.

7. Ask for support from friends and family.

8. Get help from the 12-step program Nicotine Anonymous: http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/.

9. Don't give up. Most people make several attempts before succeeding.