Quit Smoking -No smoking day 2.1.3

Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, pipes, and cigars are products made from dried tobacco leaves, which inherently contain nicotine, a psychoactive substance. Manufacturers frequently enhance these products with additional nicotine along with various chemicals and additives to enhance the smoking experience. It is estimated that one cigarette can contain as many as 7,000 different chemicals, many of which can have harmful effects on health.

Research indicates that only about 4% to 7% of individuals manage to quit smoking on their first attempt without external assistance. The following application aims to help users identify potential self-sabotaging behaviors that may hinder their cessation efforts while offering necessary support and encouragement during cravings.

Quitting smoking is undoubtedly challenging; however, it is achievable.

To better prepare for your Quit Day, consider the following steps:

• Select a Quit Day and mark it on your calendar.
• Inform friends and family about your chosen Quit Day.
• Remove all cigarettes and ashtrays from your home, car, and workplace.
• Practice the phrase, “No thank you, I don’t smoke.”
• Create a support system, which may include joining a group program or engaging a family member or friend who has successfully quit. Request that friends and family members who still smoke refrain from smoking in your presence and avoid leaving cigarettes in view.
• Reflect on previous attempts to quit smoking to determine what strategies were effective and which were not.