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Cravings & Triggers

Cravings are a normal part of quitting, but they can be hard to deal with. Even if you’ve been smokefree for a while, certain triggers may cause cravings to come back. Understand your cravings and the triggers that cause them, then you can make a plan to get past them.

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How to Manage Cravings

When you have a craving, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.

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Know Your Triggers

Triggers like a stressful situation or sipping coffee may lead to a craving to smoke.

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Alcohol & Smoking

Alcohol is a common smoking trigger and cause of slips. Stay away from alcohol for a few weeks after quitting may make it easier to stay smokefree.

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Anxiety & Smoking

Learn more about how nicotine can worsen anxiety symptoms and affect your mood.

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Fight Cravings with Exercise

Craving a cigarette is normal when you quit smoking. Exercise can distract you and keep you busy until it passes.

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Social Smoking

Although social smokers may only use tobacco occasionally, there are still health consequences.

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