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Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings
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1. Try nicotine replacement therapy
2. Avoid triggers
3. Delay
4. Chew on it
5. Don't have 'just one'
6. Get physical
7. Practice relaxation techniques
8. Call for reinforcements
9. Go online for support
10. Remind yourself of the benefits
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For most tobacco users, tobacco cravings or urges to smoke can be powerful. But you're not at the mercy of these cravings.
When an urge to use tobacco strikes, remember that although it may be intense, it will probably pass within five to 10 minutes whether or not you smoke a cigarette or take a dip of chewing tobacco. Each time you resist a tobacco craving, you're one step closer to stopping tobacco use for good.
Here are 10 ways to help you resist the urge to smoke or use tobacco when a tobacco craving strikes.
