Quit smoking: Why you need a plan

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Creating a quit-smoking plan improves your chance of quitting for good. A quit-smoking plan helps you cope with the challenges that arise when you stop smoking, such as nicotine withdrawal and strong urges to smoke. So although going cold turkey on the spur of the moment may work for some people, you increase your chances of staying quit when you create a quit-smoking plan first.

April 19, 2017 See more In-depth

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  1. Don't quit on quitting smoking
  2. Help to Stop Smoking
  3. Quit day tips
  4. Quit smoking: Ask for help
  5. Quit smoking: Avoid triggers
  6. Quit smoking: Celebrate your successes
  7. Quit smoking: Cope with cravings
  8. Quit smoking: Ease into it
  9. Quit smoking: Get physical!
  10. Quit smoking: Line up support
  11. Quit smoking: Manage your stress
  12. Quit smoking: Pick your quit day
  13. Quit smoking: Put it on paper
  14. Quit-smoking strategies
  15. Create a quit-smoking plan
  16. Stress symptoms
  17. Teen smoking
  18. Tobacco Treatment Specialist services