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Bookmark or Share- Quit smoking Quit-smoking basics - Mayo ClinicChewing tobacco Quit-smoking products. Quitting smoking is hard. But the right medications can help you cope with cravings and withdrawal. Relaxation techniques. Skin care tips Stress symptoms Support groups. Tobacco cravings
- Nicotine dependence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicNicotine is the chemical in tobacco that keeps you smoking. Nicotine reaches the brain within seconds of taking a puff. In the brain, nicotine increases the release of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which help regulate mood and behavior.
- Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravingsFor most people who use tobacco, tobacco cravings or smoking urges can be strong. But you can stand up against these cravings. When you feel an urge to use tobacco, keep in mind that even though the urge may be strong, it will likely pass within 5 to 10 minutes whether or not you smoke a cigarette or take a dip of chewing tobacco.
- Smokeless tobacco products - Mayo ClinicProduct makers may suggest that smokeless tobacco will help you quit smoking. But this hasn't been proved. Because of the health risks, smokeless tobacco products aren't a good way to quit smoking. If you use chewing tobacco or other forms of smokeless tobacco, you can get help with quitting. Your health care team can help you create a quit plan.
- Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of successWant to stop smoking? Several quit-smoking products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can help you stop for good. Using quit-smoking products can greatly increase your chance of success. Only about 5% of people who try to quit tobacco succeed without a quit-smoking product. Many more succeed when using one.
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