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Alcohol. Many people have a
habit of smoking when they drink. TIP: switch to non-alcoholic drinks or
drink only in places where smoking inside is prohibited. Alternatively, try
snacking on nuts and chips, or chewing on a straw or cocktail stick.
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Other smokers. When
friends, family, and co-workers smoke around you, it is doubly difficult to
quit or avoid relapse. TIP: Your social circles need to know that you are
changing your habits so talk about your decision to quit. Let them know
they won't be able to smoke when you're in the car with them or taking a coffee
break together. In your workplace, don't take all your coffee breaks with smokers
only, do something else instead, or find non-smokers to have your breaks with.
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End of
a meal. For some smokers, ending a meal means lighting up, and the
prospect of giving that up may appear daunting. TIP: replace that moment after
a meal with something such as a piece of fruit, a (healthy) dessert, a square
of chocolate, or a stick of gum.
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