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I'm addicted to tobacco! need help?

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Treat any addiction: By increasing your motivation to change. Keep a log of use pattern, identify consequences, list reasons to change, rate motivation for each reason (0-10) & develop those 8+, build confidence by listing your success in overcoming challenges, describe benefits of change, set goals, develop a plan, measure progress, & work with supportive people & knowledgeable professionals. Search "stop smoking".

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Great that you ask: Stopping means overcoming both nicotine addiction, and a deeply ingrained habit. Physical withdrawal (addiction) lasts ~3 wks, and many get past that with will power & nicotine replacement. Sometimes the harder job is changing the habit. Avoid cues you associate with smoking, tell family/friends to help, pick a date, and get help and FDA approved meds (eg varenicline, NRT) from your doc. Gd luck!

Answered 3/2/2016

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