You’ve prepared a personalized program (use vaporizers) that makes use of the best information currently available about how to quit smoking. You’ve picked a date, reviewed your reasons for quitting and your expected benefits, and monitored your current cigarette use, with special attention to the situations that make you want to smoke. You’ve discussed your plans with a physician and have enlisted family, friends, and coworkers as Sources of Support. You’re engaging in some form of regular physical activity, are eating well, and have signed a contract to quit smoking. In addition, you have considered the merits of other techniques, including nicotine gum and groups or clinics, and have decided whether or not to add them to your program. You have not embarked on this project casually. Your preparation and hard work should inspire confidence in your ability to succeed. You’re on your way.

Now that you have all of your components in place to stop smoking, you’re ready to do so. But once you stop, you will want to remain an ex-smoker. The next chapter will help you with the critical subject of relapse prevention.