Kicking Butts: Quit Smoking and Take Charge of Your Health (Paperback)
Winner: 2011 National Health Information Award, Silver, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention; 2011 National Indie Excellence Award, Winner, Self-Help, General ------ Offering straightforward and highly effective techniques for those committed to quit smoking, this book explains how to get it done and provides reliable solutions to a life-changing choice. Leading the reader through a program to say goodbye to smoking forever--providing tips, suggestions, and solid support when it's most needed--this updated new edition presents the latest information about over-the-counter and prescription smoking-cessation products and methods, including how they work, what the benefits are, and possible side effects. Each chapter contains checklists for making a plan to quit, identifying and avoiding smoking triggers, and handling cravings, while practical methods for dealing with stress, depression, and concerns about weight gain are also included.
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