Where to Quit Smoking in Manalapan and Englishtown

If you’ve made the decision to kick your cigarette habit and improve your health, you're going to need some help. Overcoming a nicotine addiction can be tough, but with a few simple tips and some local resources to support you, it will be much easier to stick to your resolution.

There are plenty of resources in Manalapan and Englishtown to help you stay on track.

The Center for Laser Therapy at Laser Therapy of Manalapan has helped thousands of people quit smoking and break other unhealthy habits. They utilize ancient Chinese methods and modern technology to help you break the addiction. A therapeutic laser focuses on meridian points on your hands, nose, and ears, and the laser is safe and painless. No drugs or chemicals are used, according to the Laser Therapy website.

Acculaser USA, located within the Amerispec Building on Gordons Corner Road, combines accupuncture and laser therapy to help you drop the bogeys for good.

Now that you know of places you can turn to for support, start the quitting process by thinking about why you want to quit.

Are you worried you could get a smoking-related disease? Are you concerned smoking could prevent you from seeing your children or grandchildren grow up?

Record your reasons for quitting and keep the list with you at all times to serve as a reminder about why your resolution is important to you.

Setting a quit date is the next step towards success, according to the American Cancer Society.

In the weeks leading up to your quit date, trade your favorite cigarettes for other, less appealing varieties. Switch to low-tar filters or menthols, for example, if you normally don't smoke those kinds of cigarettes.

This will make the habit of smoking less appealing, making it easier for you to quit. Once your quit date arrives, throw out all of your ashtrays, matches and lighters and go cold turkey.

Many smokers find that kicking the habit completely, with no nicotine replacements or medications, is the best bet.

If you relapse, don't panic. Identify what it was that triggered your desire to smoke and come up with ways to avoid and overcome that trigger in the future.

Quitting is a process and most smokers attempt to quit several times before they are able to do so for good—but don’t let that discourage you.

Neil Jones, whose name has been changed, is a retired physician who tried to quit smoking six times before committing to a cigarette-free lifestyle 27 years ago.

“When I was in medical school, I held a patient’s cancerous lung in my hands and saw what it was doing to their health. Afterwards, I stepped outside for a cigarette," he said. “It was really hard to quit but I knew I had to keep trying.”

If you aren't able to kick the habit on your own, or with aids such as nicotine gum or the nicotine patch, don't give up! Sometimes all you need is a little support. Ask your friends and family to aid you in your efforts to quit smoking. 

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