Cigarettes have thousands of chemicals in them and nicotine is one of them. It is supposed to be the most addictive substance on earth. Withdrawal symptoms faced by people who quit smoking are due to the absence of intake of nicotine. This however is only the physical part of the addiction and you can overcome it with the help of nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. These can also be ordered online and are available over the counter from drug stores. They are quite economical and in fact cost lesser than cigarettes usually do. Smoking Does Not Become A Habit SMOKE WHILE Smoking does not become a habit onlyRead More →

Set a quit date within the next two weeks, so that you have sufficient time to prepare yourself without losing motivation. If you mainly smoke at work, then quit on a weekend. Tell everyone you know about your family, friends and colleagues that you plan to quit smoking. This will encourage them to support you and keep you on track. It is a good idea to find a quit buddy who also wants to stop smoking and you can help each other through the rough times. Anticipate the challenges and plan how to overcome them. You can deal with the nicotine withdrawal symptoms with the help ofRead More →

The first week, when a smoker is trying to quit smoking, is usually the hardest of all times. The trouble with quitting nicotine is that addiction to it is either more difficult or at par with cocaine and heroin when it comes to quitting. The substances like cocaine or heroin can cause a stronger high feeling compared to nicotine, but the addictive nature of nicotine is stronger than even these substances. The addiction to nicotine is both physical and mental and while you can combat the physical withdrawal symptoms with the help of several quit smoking aids available in the market, the main challenge is to overcomeRead More →