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Try to stay away from people

smoking.

Do not go to public places where

people smoke.

Being under the influence of

alcohol can also make it harder to

resist smoking.

Many experts say it is best to stop

smoking completely.

One cigarette can make a smoker

again.

In the first weeks you probably will

feel: terrible, be angry, sad, may

have a headache, or your stomach

may feel sick.

Tell yourself that you will be

happier as a non-smoker.

Tell yourself that nicotine should

not control your life.

Move around as much as possible.

Walking or running will make you

breathe deeply.

Breathe deeply will help clear the

nicotine from your body.

When you want a cigarette you

could chew a gum, or eat a piece

of fruit.

One day you will recognize that

you have won the struggle against

smoking.

The American Cancer Society says

there is no one right way to stop

smoking.

There are several kinds of nicotine

replacement products that provide

small amounts of the substance.

After one day the chance of heart

attack decreases.

The blood pressure returns to

normal twenty minutes after

smoking the last cigarette.

The American Cancer Society says

the sooner smokers stop smoking

can reduce their chances of cancer

and other diseases.

You also will protect the health of

family members.

If you stop smoking, you will feel

better and look better.

Doctors say you probably will live

longer if you stop smoking.

It is not easy to stop smoking

permanently.