
How to Manage Cravings
When you have a craving, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.
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Those first few days after you quit can be tough. The most important things to do during this time are to watch out for your triggers, manage withdrawal symptoms, and let cravings pass instead of reaching for a cigarette. It might be hard, but we’ve got resources to help you stick with it.