But stopping is no laughing matter to those hooked on tobacco. Nicotine is one of the most powerfully addicting drugs known and ending a dependence on it can be every bit as difficult as ending any other drug dependency. The good news is that it can be done. Literally thousands of people walk away from tobacco use every day. But staying away forever takes a serious effort, involving changing entrenched behaviors and comfortable lifestyles.
Most smokers try to stop on their own.
Many are successful. But 95 out of 100 people who try to stop cold turkey aren't successful. Research shows that the best success is achieved by those enrolled in formal stop smoking programs. So, if you want to stop smoking, get help. And the more help you get, the better your chances of stopping for good.