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Does anyone know any effective strategies to quit smoking?

Two of my friends are trying to quit, mostly for health reasons. The problem is that smoking has become their habit, their way to relax and refresh. Thinking of smoking as disguisting and dirty doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions/success stories?

Alright, guess what folks, it is your lucky day. I have the infallible remedy: a simple 4 step program.

Step (1) lock yourself in your room for two weeks.

Step (2) dump all your friends that smoke.

Step (3) don't go out to places where people smoke.

Step (4) begin a new life devoid of all things that remind you of smoking.

Reality: Your brain works in ways you cannot imagine. If you are not ...

This is an addiction that I'm quitting. I didn't smoke yesterday. I only had two cigarettes today.
I tried quitting earlier this month. I went two days :oops:
Now I think I'm really going to do it. I've been smoking 1/2 a pack a day for almost 11 years. I gained a little weight doing this, but it is going ok. I bought tootsie roll pops so ...