Resources

Online Resources

Tobacco Free U - Offers college students free on-line information, guides and resources related to tobacco and quitting tobacco use. http://www.tobaccofreeu.org/cessation/preparing_to_quit.asp
Become an Ex - The EX plan teaches you how to re-learn life without cigarettes in 3 steps - all geared to help make the seemingly impossible possible. http://www.becomeanex.org/
Freedom from Smoking® Online Program - On-line program from the American Lung Association consisting of seven modules, each containing four lessons, to assist you in quitting tobacco. Participants are also encouraged to participate in message boards to give and receive support as they go through the quit process. http://www.lung.org/ http://www.smokefree.gov/ http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/QuitSmoking/QuittingSmoking/Get-Ready-To-Quit-Smoking_UCM_307848_Article.jsp
Smoke Free TXT- is a FREE mobile service designed for young adults. G=Smoke free TXT provides encouragement, advice and tips to help smokers for good. http://smokefree.gov/smokefreetxt/default.aspx

Keep other things around instead of cigarettes. Try carrots, sunflower seeds, apples, celery, raisins, or sugar free gum.
Take a walk or write down your feelings in a journal, or do a crossword puzzle, Sudoku; when you want a cigarette very badly.
Learn to relax quickly by taking deep breaths. Visit this site for breathing exercises http://www.olemiss.edu/counseling/relaxation.html (download MP3 and listen)
Drink water. Water is a great quitting aid. It helps you detoxify more quickly and works well as a craving-buster. And by keeping yourself hydrated, you'll feel better overall. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Light incense or a candle instead of a cigarette.