There is no shortage of good reasons to quit smoking. Not only are one in every six deaths attributed to tobacco, but the health problems suffered by living smokers and victims of secondhand smoke are enormous. Social pressure has also begun to isolate smokers as more and more public areas are designated smoke-free. Despite good reasons, the challenge to quit can be overwhelming. However, this dismal percentage can be misleading.
Few smokers are able to quit on the first try.
Many, however, are successful on the second or third attempt. Today, resources abound for those interested in breaking the nicotine habit and achieving the multitude of health gains that reward success. And successful quitters account for an inspiring half of all people who have ever smoked. The best system combines all three methods. Other methods including acupuncture, hypnosis, and new drugs may be helpful to some, but research has not proved their value yet.