Do you know someone that really wants to quit smoking but doesn’t know where to begin? Do you want to help that person become a nonsmoker?

1. Discuss with them the many ways to quit smoking. You can find this information anywhere you look. Encourage them to talk to their doctor to find ways that will benefit them.

To stop smoking is really an individual choice. The choices they decide to use have to be the choice of that person because not all smoking aids work for all people. They may also have to use several aids just to begin to start the process.

Once they have made their decision, talk to them about it and be their support system. A support system for any kind of addiction is very important.

2. Tell them how proud you are that they made this choice. Do this daily.

3. Offer to take breaks and walks with them. This helps to keep them focused and also helps them to not think about wanting a cigarette.

4. Help them to celebrate days, weeks or even months without a cigarette.

5. Limit the exposure to smoking, change their schedule and stay away from the things that make them want to smoke.

6. If they slip don’t nag but encourage them to continue to quit.  This is very important because most people do not quit smoking on their first try.