How to Quit Smoking

Smoking is a deadly habit that kills millions of people every year. Many more are affected by smoking related deceases. Although there is growing awareness on the dangers of smoking, many people still continue to smoke. So many programs are out there designed to help quit smoking. But the first thing that is needed to quit smoking is a deep desire to quit. Seeking medical help and joining support groups will considerably increase your chances of success. If you are a smoker you should quit right now!

There are so many methods and plans that are available to help smokers quit. Nicotine gums, nicotine patches, smokeless tobacco, herbal remedies, prescription drugs, hypnosis and acupuncture etc., to name a few. How far they will be successful depends on the person who wants to quit!

How To Quit Smoking

Last year I lost someone in the family to lung cancer which was caused by excessive smoking. But then he must have been smoking for around twenty or so years. I don't remember him without his favorite cigarettes in his hand. I think he tried to quit a few times. But never really succeeded. When I saw gamergirl's request, I wanted to do a hub on how to quit smoking.

Although I am not an expert or qualified to give advice on how to stop smoking, I compiled these videos with the hope that someone will actually stop smoking after watching them. In fact it will be nice to know if these quit smoking videos really helped. Please note that this is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It will be best if you consult your doctor before going for anything included in this article.

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"This video focuses on the persuasion theme of how to stop a person from engaging in a negative behavior, like smoking cigarettes. In a nutshell, the one-two punch that anti-cigarette companies have created is to first change a user's motivation by using satire, then follow up with persuasive programs that aim to facilitate the quitting process."

"Acupuncture will not "do it" for you. You need to have a genuine desire to quit smoking. It's very important to enlist the support of friends and family. Everyone will respond to acupuncture and quitting smoking differently. Some may sail through the process with little or no problems, while others may have a harder time with withdrawal. Be assured that acupuncture can reduce the stress and difficulty of quitting smoking, and can aid you in your decision to quit smoking."

A striking video about smoking and what it could do to you.

A short video offering tips to help you to stop smoking for good

Dr. Mark Harries, a Counsellor with over thirty years of experience offers advice on how to stop smoking in minutes.

"Need another reason to quit smoking? Smoking causes one out of five deaths in America. Once you understand the real costs of smoking, you'll be ready to put down that cigarette!" Quit smoking

"The secret to easily stop smoking with hypnosis. Learn how hypnosis works to assist you to quit smoking for the very last time. Also find out how the quit smoking program helps you to deal with boredom and stress and the other reasons that cause you to smoke"

"Everyone quits smoking dozens of times every day. But stopping permanently without suffering from withdrawal or weight gain is a trick - and you can learn it!"

This video shows how to become a happy, healthy, confident and relaxed non-smoker with the greatest of ease in 3 minutes.

"Learn how hypnosis works to assist you to quit smoking for the very last time. Also find out how the quit smoking program helps you to deal with boredom and stress and the other reasons that cause you to smoke."

Quitting Smoking is Easy...

"Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times."

-Mark Twain

There is no way that we would ever really convince a smoker that it is time to give up smoking if it made him/her so happy. So if you really want to stop smoking, convince yourself first, decide, and stick to your action plan. Quit smoking right now!