My best advice to you is to avoid social situations where you may be prone to smoke. For example, try going to a non-smoking restaurant where you won't be allowed to smoke or avoid alcohol which you may associate with smoking. Another thing to do is to avoid friends who smoke and may entice you to do the same. Consider your body as a well-oiled machine that you don't want to harm by using substances like tobacco. I hope you find this information useful.
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