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Looking to quit smoking menthol cigarettes? Create a personalized quit plan and find other tools to help you quit.

Create a Quit Plan

Embrace the power of planning. Build your personalized quit plan to set a quit date, understand your smoking triggers, choose strategies for dealing with cravings, and find additional tools and resources to help you become smokefree.

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Create a Quit Plan

Embrace the power of planning. Build your personalized quit plan to set a quit date, understand your smoking triggers, choose strategies for dealing with cravings, and find additional tools and resources to help you become smokefree.

CREATE MY QUIT PLAN
Make a plan

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Try Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges—in combination with counseling—can maximize your chances of quitting for good. Research has shown that NRT is safe and effective, and experts say it’s one of the most effective tools to quit.

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NRTs like patches, gum, and lozenges work.

Try NRT, such as gums or patches. Using NRT has been proven to boost your chances of quitting for good.

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NRT is safe.

Research shows that NRT can be used safely by almost all adults. Pregnant women and people with serious health issues should talk with their doctor before using NRT.

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NRT helps with tough cravings.

NRT can reduce cravings and other uncomfortable symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. The worst withdrawal symptoms usually last from only a few days to a few weeks. NRT can help make these symptoms less intense.

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NRT is available over the counter.

Most forms of NRT don’t require a doctor’s prescription. But, getting a prescription from your health care provider could save you money, since the cost of NRT is covered by many insurance plans.

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NRT can help you break your addiction.

The amount of nicotine in NRT is much lower than in cigarettes and is released slowly over time. NRT is designed to help people gradually reduce the amount of nicotine they are used to getting from cigarettes. After quitting, most people can cut down on NRT and stop using it after a few months.

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It’s OK if you slip up.

It is safe to continue using NRT even if you slip and smoke one or two cigarettes. Staying on NRT and using it as directed increases your chances of getting back on track for quitting.

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NRTs can be used together.

One strategy to maximize your chances of quitting for good is using a long-acting patch for withdrawal relief with short-acting lozenges or gum to fight off cravings.

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NRT is an important part of your quit plan.

Combining NRT with counseling can improve your chances of quitting and staying quit. Contact a trained cessation counselor to learn more:

Chat online, 9am to 9pm ET, Mon-Fri
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
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TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS

You may smoke to handle stress, but it’s not a healthy way to deal with your feelings. Try these tips to handle stress without reaching for a cigarette.

STOP AND BREATHE

Pause whatever you're doing to focus on breathing deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth.

MOVE YOUR BODY

Getting active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Try yoga, taking a walk, or hitting the gym.

REACH OUT TO LOVED ONES

Get support from the people in your life who make you feel good about yourself and want to help you stay smokefree.

CARE FOR YOURSELF

Help your body keep your stress level down by eating well, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep.

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More For You

Want more help to quit smoking? Check out these Smokefree.gov articles for information and inspiration.

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Call 1-800-QUIT NOW

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1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) is a toll-free number operated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that will connect you to your state’s tobacco quitline. Hours of operation and services vary from state to state.

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