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After You Quit Smoking

When you know what to expect from smoking cessation, you're way less likely to relapse after you stop smoking. Here's what you can do to quit for good.
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Is It OK to Smoke Just One Cigarette After Quitting?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How to Develop a Mindset to Help You Quit Smoking
By Terry Martin
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How Quitting Smoking Can Impact the Medicines You Take
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Health Benefits After Quitting Smoking for 3 Months
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The First 2 Days After You Quit Smoking
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The Health Benefits Having One Smoke-Free Year
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Quit Smoking Benefits Between One and Nine Months
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Metabolism
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System?
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Things You Shouldn't Do When You Quit Smoking
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Why You Crave Cigarettes Months After Quitting
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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How to Know If You Have Quitter's or Smoker's Flu
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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How to Stop Smoking When You Drink Alcohol
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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The "Icky 3's" of Smoking Cessation
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Strategies to Avoid Smoking Again After Stopping
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Tips for the First Week You Quit Smoking
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Controlling Your Snacking When Quitting Smoking
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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9 Common Rationalizations for Smoking
By Terry Martin
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Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain
By Terry Martin
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Beat the Mind Games When You Quit Smoking
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
First year of quitting smoking is critical
Why the First Year of Smoking Cessation Is So Important
By Terry Martin
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Ways to Cope With Stress When You Stop Smoking
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
13 Things I've Learned About Quitting Smoking
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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I Thought I Had Nicotine Addiction Licked - A Relapse Story
By Terry Martin
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Depression Related to Quitting Smoking
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Stop a Smoking Slip From Becoming a Relapse
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Coping With Stress From Trauma When You Quit Smoking
By Terry Martin
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An Open Letter to Non-Smoking Family and Friends
By Terry Martin
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5 Steps That Can Lead to a Smoking Relapse
By Terry Martin
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19 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress Smoke-Free
By Terry Martin
An Overview of What to Expect After You Quit Smoking
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How Much Money Smoking Will Cost You in 20 Years
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How to Avoid Smoking at Holiday Parties
By Terry Martin