There are two reasons that smokers smoke:
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Habit: Smoking becomes an unconscious reaction to certain triggers. You've just finished a meal, you're driving to work, you're having a coffee, you see someone else smoke: All of these acts can trigger this reaction.
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Addiction: Physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances alter chemistry in the brain. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs — more addictive than heroin. And the most successful way to quit is the same way you became addicted — gradually. The NicoBloc cigarette weaning strategy keeps variables constant (brand, taste, satisfaction) while reducing nicotine intake.
Two Factors Preventing You from Quitting
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Motivation — Government stats show 70% smokers want to quit, but less than 5% actually quit each year.
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Main Problems
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When they fail they become demotivated
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Many smokers believe they need huge willpower
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A successful strategy needs to keep smokers motivated to quit
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Solution
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A program where the smoker is in control of their targets
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Use of target setting/feedback keeps smoker focussed on their targets
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Responsibility & credit enables smoker to be responsible for own actions
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Withdrawal — Uncomfortable physical or mental changes happen when the body is deprived of nicotine.
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Symptoms
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Can last a few days to a few weeks
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May include nausea, vomiting, sweating, shakiness & anxiety
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The struggle
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Because of withdrawal, most smokers try multiple times to quit.
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Having one cigarette easily stops the withdrawal symptoms and makes the pain go away.
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