Quit Smoking Now
Quitting smoking requires a lot of self-discipline and determination. If you have tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. It's hard because nicotine is a very addictive drug--for some people, it can be as addictive as heroin or cocaine. You'll be freed from feeling constrained by public policies or being the subject of popular criticism--e.g., restaurants, airlines, stores, office buildings and other public places that don't permit smoking; friends and acquaintances who have minimal tolerance for cigarette smoke and don't permit smoking in their presence. Your resolve to quit once and for all can be reinforced by periodically referring to this "time-line" of health benefits--some immediate, some gradual, some cumulative, but all significant--whenever you feel the need to be reminded of the many life-enhancing rewards of becoming an ex-smoker.