There is No Such Thing as Just One Cigarette

Thoughts of smoking just one cigarette have been the ruin of many a good quit program. It's important for us to realize ahead of time that the mental contortions we go through when we first quit smoking are a normal part of the recovery process.

If you've just quit smoking, a little preparation will keep you in the drivers seat when your mind starts to wander and smoking seems like a good option.

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• A Relapse Story

• Will I Miss Smoking Forever?

• Why People Relapse Years Later

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