Quitting smoking is widely regarded as one of the most difficult lifestyle changes, largely because nicotine is highly addictive. Yet stories of people stopping suddenly, often described as quitting ...

Most Iowans who smoke want to quit, according to a tobacco cessation specialist, and today is the day for them to give it try as part of the annual Great American Smokeout. Andy Link, associate ...

Thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey this holiday season? Thursday marks the annual Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, which urges all smokers to lay off the ...

Some states and insurers offer free nicotine replacement therapy. We recommend you contact your insurer and call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to see if you’re eligible for discounted treatment.

The vast majority of smokers who quit succeed in doing so by themselves. This raises an interesting dilemma for planned treatments both drug-based and behavioral. It also exposes a more general issue ...

Mindlessly scrolling through apps. Drinking too much coffee. Biting your nails. If you've ever tried to quit a bad habit cold turkey, or replace it with another action, you probably know that neither ...

You don't need a pill, a patch, or a piece of gum to quit smoking. In fact, going "cold turkey" is still one of the most successful methods for kicking the habit, according to a new report.Australian ...

A new study suggests that going cold turkey may be the best way to quit smoking. Researchers followed 700 smokers throughout their quitting process. One group was given a single day to quit, the other ...