Amanda grew up in a family of smokers and picked up her first cigarette in the 5th grade. Later, when she was in college and learned she was pregnant, Amanda tried to quit, but her addiction to cigarettes was too strong. Amanda was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Her baby was born 2 months early and weighed just 3 pounds. Amanda hopes that telling her story will inspire other mothers to quit smoking for good.
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Here are some steps to start you off on your goal to becoming smoke-free.
One of the keys to a successful quit is preparation. A great way to prepare to quit smoking is to create a quit plan.
When a craving is triggered, it's important to have a plan to beat that urge to smoke.
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