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Overview - Guide to Staying Quit

Staying quit is the final, most important stage of the quit process. Being prepared for situations and urges that lead to relapse is critical, as is being committed to taking aggressive action to stay quit. Find out the key things you can do to stay quit below.
  • Minimizing Weight Gain
    Concern about weight gain is often a significant barrier for many smokers to take action to quit.

  • Managing Stress
    It’s important that you try to learn how to cope with stress in your life without using tobacco

  • Getting Active
    Keeping physically active will help eliminate your cravings and improve your overall well-being.

  • Coping with Slips
    Smoking is a relapsing addiction. Most smokers slip several times before achieving success.

  • Rewarding Milestones
    Quitting smoking is a huge deal! You should feel proud you've broken free from your nicotine addiction.