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Managing Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco

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Getting Started

The cravings for nicotine can be intense for the first few days when you quit using tobacco, but they will get better with time. Here are some tips on how to cope.

These are just a few ideas you can try to see what might work for you. Maybe they will help you think of other things you can do to help when you have cravings.


Credits for Managing Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco

Current as of: November 15, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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