One way to quit smoking is to stop smoking gradually instead of stopping completely. Learn more about using the gradual reduction method to quit smoking for good.
<div class="ExternalClassC7185228A7CE40AF9CF9684EFE518FF3"><h2>Gradual Reduction in a Nutshell</h2><p>Gradual reduction means reducing the number of cigarettes smoked to zero over a period of time.</p><p>The method involves setting a goal to reduce the number of cigarettes each week, e.g. by 10% until you are smoke-free.</p><p>It works by slowly reducing nicotine intake to minimise withdrawal symptoms until you find yourself stopping completely.</p><p>One way to cut down is to make a list of your daily cigarettes, identify those that are easier to eliminate and eliminate those first.</p><p>Tracking progress is a good way to stay motivated and focused on the target, e.g. recording the number of urges overcame.</p><div style="text-align:center;">
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