Like all smokers know, quitting is hard. Smoking is an addiction that comes from nicotine, the addictive in cigarettes. Nicotine acts as a stimulant, which is where the addictive nature of the ingredient comes from. Smoking is also part of many people’s daily routine. Similar to morning coffee, cigarettes create balance in people’s lives, creating a deeper habit than just the nicotine addiction. That’s why quitting smoking can be so difficult, because the act is not only physical, it is mental as well. So in order to stop smoking completely, you need to break down what leads you to smoke. Smoking is like any kind of addiction. We know it’s bad for us, but it is hard to stop. And it’s OK to admit that we need help.
Luckily, there are many programs out there to help with these kinds of addictions. With this course, you will learn how to recover from addiction, whether it is drinking, smoking or both. You will learn how addiction affects people and how you can stop it from affecting you. Additionally, you will learn how to recognize triggers and how to stop letting them take control over your life.