Statistically, it takes multiple attempts to quit smoking before people succeed. (Getty Images) If so many people want to stop, why is it so difficult? The main culprit is nicotine, which is a highly ...

Quitting smoking is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys a person can take. The struggle against nicotine addiction often leaves individuals feeling overwhelmed, leading many to seek ...

Get a whiff of this nightmare. A young woman struggled for years to breathe freely after becoming hooked on a popular over-the-counter nasal spray — making it nearly impossible to quit. “I could not ...

The below guide on how to quit smoking is part of Glamour’s Smart Goals series, which explores reasonable, quantifiable, and—crucially—sane ways to embark on self-improvement objectives you’d like to ...

Background: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been demonstrated to be an effective pharmacological treatment for smoking cessation, and most types of NRT have been approved as over-the-counter ...

Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., I started smoking in high school and successfully quit in ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review pinpoints the top three strategies that can help a person quit smoking. Image credit: philpell/Getty Images. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases and ...

Some people have reported that hypnosis helped them quit smoking. However, more research is necessary to determine how effective it may be. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the ...

Quitting smoking can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a sore throat. This is usually a temporary issue you can manage at home. A sore throat is a common withdrawal symptom for people who are ...