Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group

The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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TRYING HARD

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HELLO EVERYONE, I TRYING HARD NOT TO GO TO THE STORE OR SMOKE THAT LAST CIG. I RAN ACROSS.
HELP!!!!!!!!
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If you have any last cigs or butts hanging around, the best way to deal with them is to immediately put them all in water and then throw them away. As you are finding out, they are hard temptations. Putting them in water will destroy them to the point that you cannot dig them out of the trash.

Another neat trick, put them in a big jar, wet, and when you need help, open the lid. Ugh! Also, just one but in a small tube will do the job as well.
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