Other functions are recovered, such as the lung's ability to remove phlegm. The increased risk of heart disease due to smoking disappears in less than 10 years after stopping. The increased risk of lung cancer disappears within 15 years. I'd like to stop in a group setting. Call the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, or local hospitals.
Most people stop without the help of a formal group.
Trained counselors are also available at this number to answer questions about stopping and to provide written materials. You should enlist the support of family, friends, and co-workers. Some people relieve cravings by chewing gum, sucking on a cinnamon stick, or eating a carrot stick. Cravings for cigarettes are a normal part of withdrawal. Most cravings last for only a few minutes and then subside.