Quit One Step at a Time  Saying goodbye to cigarettes for good
can be difficult because nicotine is highly addictive. To
succeed, you need to make changes to your daily life. But, like
the many others who have quit, you too can triumph. Brighter
days are ahead.  People smoke for different reasons, and they
quit in different ways. Some people quit cold turkey. Others cut
down slowly before they stop altogether. Some people stop
smoking with the help of the nicotine patch, nicotine
lozenges, nicotine gum, or prescription medications. Your health
care provider can help you decide what will work best for you.
The highest long-term success rates occur when you work with
others to help you change a long-time addictive habit.     Stage
1: Before you quit:       Stage 2: When you quit:       • Stay
away from places where people smoke.      • Develop social
skills for planning what to do when urges occur. For instance,
after eating, instead of having a cigarette, take six deep
breaths or drink a glass of water.   Stag