There are many ways to quit smoking for those who really want to kick the habit. The most obvious way is to quit "cold turkey", but this is also the hardest and most stressful way. Health agencies and doctors are constantly warning of the dangers of smoking and most places have a smoking ban in place. Smokers are relegated to outdoor areas to enjoy their "puff". These people look for ways to quit smoking with the least amount of pain involved.

The Nicotine Patch is available at drugstores and is effective in helping people to quit smoking. The patch is worn on the body and contains nicotine that it transmits into the body to reduce the craving that are common when a person quits smoking. There is a danger with this method because if the person should happen to smoke while still wearing the patch, he/she could become very ill. Another one of the ways to quit smoking is a pill called Zyban. This medication is similar to anti-depressants, but allows the smoker to continue the habit for ten days after he/she begins the schedule of medicine. The craving for a cigarette is gradually reduced until it no longer exists.

Hypnosis has also been proven to effectively help people to quit smoking. Hypnosis sessions are often arranged for groups who decide the time has come to them to stop the habit. The participants stop smoking and do not have a craving for a smoke. Those who do not want to attend sessions can get help with looking for ways to quit smoking through self-help tapes and CDs.