Nicotine Dependence
 

You may be physically dependent on nicotine and thus may need to consider medication and/or a nicotine substitute like the patch if you answer true to more than three of these questions:

I light up a cigarette within 5 to 15 minutes of waking up in the morning.

True
False

I find it very hard not to smoke even in forbidden places like an airplane or church.

True
False

I would really hate to give up my first cigarette in the morning.

True
False

I smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day.

True
False

I smoke even if I am ill.

True
False

Now count your true responses and judge for yourself if you need to consider medication and/or the patch. There are safe options that may be a necessity for those with physical dependency. Research has shown that the more methods you include in your quit attempts, the more successful you are likely to be ! Also, just because you answer less than three does not mean you do not need to quit. To find out why just double-click on the forward button below.

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