The Decision to Quit Smoking

Female: Up to 25% of Americans smoke and 400,000 of them die from the consequences of lighting up every year.

Male: Smoking is responsible for one of five deaths in America killing 400,000 people every year, but here is the good news. Your body starts to feel the positive effects of quitting just 20 minutes after you do it. Because smoking is both physically and psychologically addicting, it is a hard habit to break, but having a plan can help. Once you have made the decision to quit, it helps to prepare yourself by understanding your personal addiction. Try keeping a smoking journal for a few days, recording every cigarette you smoke, how you felt and why you did it. Most smokers notice a pattern of their habit by becoming aware of when you are likely to smoke. You can plan to change your environment to avoid or weaken the temptation.


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