5 Steps to Take Before Your Quit-Smoking Day
Congratulations — you’ve already taken a major step on your quit-smoking journey. Now boost your chances for success by taking these five steps.
By Barbara Robb
Medically Reviewed by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — and the benefits start to kick in only 20 minutes after you stub out your last cigarette, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Still, it can be difficult to quit, especially because most people making the effort will experience symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. The good news is that by developing a plan in advance — and specifically, picking a “quit day†— you can increase the chances that you will stay smoke free for good, says Douglas E. Jorenby, PhD, the director of clinical services at the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention in Madison.
Here are five steps to take to prepare for the big day.
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