Consult a healthcare provider about nicotine replacement therapy, including prescription nicotine, non-prescription drugs, and short-acting therapies. E-cigarettes have gained interest but are not as effective as nicotine replacement medications.
Avoid triggers
To combat tobacco urges, identify triggers and create a plan to avoid them. Avoid smoking relapses by keeping a pen and paper nearby for doodling instead.
Delay
To overcome tobacco cravings, delay smoking for 10 minutes and distract yourself with a public smoke-free zone. These simple strategies may help overcome cravings.
Chew on it
To combat tobacco cravings, chew sugarless gum, hard candy, or crunchy, tasty foods like raw carrots, nuts, or sunflower seeds.
Don't have 'just one'
Consuming just one cigarette may satisfy a tobacco craving, but it often leads to more and potentially re-use of tobacco.