Neeny's Six Month Milestone
Neeny likes her new life free of the chains of addiction. "Don't think for one second that quitting smoking and all your efforts to get through the tough days mean nothing...because it actually means EVERYTHING!!! The benefits are endless..." Shuie's(SHUIE2) One Year Milestone
Shuie looks back on the changes and growing pains she went through during the first year of cessation. It was hard work, and there was a slip, but she stuck with it and was rewarded with a healthy new lifestyle she wouldn't trade for anything. Theresa's (THERESA22510)One Year Milestone
Thesesa shares what it feels like to be have beaten the addiction to nicotine that held her prisoner for years. Terry's(HudsonSF) One Year Milestone
Terry(HudsonSF)describes the benefits she has gained in her first smoke free year. Smoking robs us of our freedom of choice, and getting your life back is a precious gift. Why You Don't Want Emphysema
What is it like to live with emphysema 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Learn firsthand from Christine Rowley, who is connected to external oxygen at all times. Looking Forward to a New Year
We all make resolutions at the start of the new year. It's a time of reflection and looking forward. How can you make those resolutions stick? How can you make lasting changes? New Year's Resolution #1: Quit Smoking!!
Make this the year you kick the smoking habit for good! Take a look at this list of hints to help you create a smoking cessation plan that will stick. Global Smoking Statistics for 2002
This factsheet, compiled by the WHO, reports on worldwide smoking statistics. Youth smoking and general statistics are reviewed. How to Manage Holiday Triggers
The holiday season can be a stressful time for a lot of us. Triggers are everywhere, tempting us to smoke "just one." Education and preparation are key to being able to maintain your quit during this time. LadyZolt's Quit Smoking Story
LadyZolt tells us how she started smoking, and how she quit. She questions how long it takes to become addicted to nicotine. Addiction is not a choice. I will survive!
This letter from a forum member at About Smoking Cessation tells us how the addiction to nicotine hurt other relationships in her life. My Darling...
This goodbye or Dear John letter to a cigarette has meaning for every person who wants to quit, or has quit smoking. Bupropion as a Smoking Cessation Aid
Bupropion is an anti-depressant drug which also seems to work well as a smoking cessation aid. While it isn't known exactly how it works, the end result is diminished cravings for nicotine. Junkie Thinking and Your Smobriety
Unhealthy thoughts of smoking are bound to pop into your head from time to time. Prepare yourself with knowledge of what to expect and how to beat junkie thinking down. The Benefits of Smoking Cessation
Take a look at the benefits people have noticed once they've quit smoking. The positive effects of quitting will touch every area of your life. Smoking cessation will give your life back to you. Hydrogen Cyanide in Cigarette Smoke
Hydrogen Cyanide is a byproduct of burning some of the additives in cigarettes, and smokers breathe it in with every puff. Present in secondhand smoke as well, nonsmokers breathe it too. | 