Spontaneity Helps Many Quit Smoking!

New survey reveals many successful quit smoking attempts made without planning. Frank Vitale director of the International Smoking Cessation Specialist Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy shares his thoughts. Are you planning out your next quit attempt? A new survey points to another option that can also be successful. Survey of adult smokers and ex-smokers conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in July 2007. For some smokers, carefully planning a quit attempt was not be the path to becoming smoke-free. Survey of adult smokers and ex-smokers conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in July 2007. While there are benefits to preparing yourself for a quit attempt, a new national survey shows that for some, successfully quitting may not always require an advance plan. Survey of adult smokers and ex-smokers conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in July 2007. In fact, half (49 percent) of successful quitters surveyed reported that their most recent quit attempt was started without any advance planning. Survey of adult smokers and ex-smokers conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in July 2007. Frank Vitale, national director, Pharmacy Partnership for Tobacco Cessation reveals how a spur of the moment quit attempt may be effective for some Survey of adult smokers and ex-smokers conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in July 2007. Frank also offers additional tips on proven ways to quit smoking for good. Find support and plan for the road ahead: Family and friends are a great source of strength and support when going through such an important lifestyle change. And even spontaneous quitters can improve their chances significantly by developing a plan to deal with tough situations and cravings and by getting help and support from proven stop smoking tools such as Nicorette Cinnamon Surge gum.55 Fiore MC, Bailey WC, Cohen SJ, et al. Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. Clinical Practice Guideline. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service. June 2000. Change your habits: Learning a new skill and changing your routine are also important steps in quitting smoking since nicotine withdrawal cravings are often triggered by smoking habits. Don’t resist the urge act on your impulse to quit! Choosing a form of nicotine replacement therapy such as Nicorette Cinnamon Surge gum reduces the intensity of nicotine withdrawal cravings so you can focus on changing your behavior.66 http://www.nicorette.com/Nicorette.aspx When used as directed, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can double a smoker’s chances of quitting versus cold turkey,77 Fiore MC, Bailey WC, Cohen SJ, et al. Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. Clinical Practice Guideline. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service. June 2000. so don’t let any past barriers deter you from making a quit attempt today! Reward yourself, and do something.spontaneous: Think of special rewards you can give yourself at particular milestones. The first day, week, month and year should be celebrated. Keep a list of rewards you look forward to it will help keep you motivated. According to the survey, many people tried new activities to keep their minds off their cravings such as cutting their hair or joining a gym to stay focused on their quit attempt.88 Survey of adult smokers and ex-smokers conducted by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in July 2007.