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A reasonable starting stack for most adults: Set a quit date and map your triggers (methods 1 and 2) Adjust your diet to reduce craving intensity (method 3) Have a physical craving-buster ready a walk, press-ups, or breathing (methods 4 and 5) Replace your top 23 rituals with a specific substitute (method 6) Tell someone and hold yourself accountable (method 9) Sources & References National Cancer Institute, "Tips for Coping with Nicotine Withdrawal and Triggers", 2024 American Heart Association, "Five Steps to Quit Smoking and Vaping", 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "How to Quit Smoking", 2025 Corona Regional Medical Center, "How to Quit Smoking Gradually", 2023 Truth Initiative, "8 Foods and Drinks That Could Help People Quit Nicotine", 2023 Mayo Clinic, "Quitting Smoking: 10 Ways to Resist Tobacco Cravings", 2024 American Cancer Society, "Help for Cravings and Tough Situations While You're Quitting Tobacco", 2024 MD Anderson Cancer Center, "Quit Smoking: 6 Products to Strike Out Nicotine Cravings", 2023 Smokefree.gov, "Quit Smoking or Vaping Today", U.S

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