It does not matter about age, health, or lifestyle. The decision to quit and your success is greatly influenced by how much you want to stop smoking. Half of all people who have ever smoked have quit. Programs are given by health care providers who specialize in helping people to stop smoking. Your regular health care provider can help you find a program.
Experts say three methods work.
Get support and encouragement. Learn how to handle urges to smoke and stress. The patch and gum help lessen the urge to smoke. The nicotine in the patch and gum passes through the skin. This reduces the craving for nicotine when you stop smoking.