Behavioral

3 articles

How to Ask Someone for Support During a Quit Attempt

What the evidence says about asking friends, family and partners for support during a quit attempt, why general support programs have not raised quit rates, and how to make specific requests for check-ins, distractions and encouragement.

Choosing a Quit Date and Preparing for It

How to choose a quit smoking date and what to do in the week before it, with the evidence on planned vs. unplanned attempts, abrupt vs. gradual quitting, starting NRT before quit day, and quitline support.