Quit Tobacco With a Buddy

Have you heard that old song “One Is the Loneliest Number”? Maybe they wrote that song about quitting tobacco! It’s hard to do, and even harder if you go it alone. Find a friend who wants to quit smoking or chewing tobacco too and you’ve instantly improved your chances for success. You’ll both be working toward the same goal—staying tobacco free! Of course you can quit smoking or chewing tobacco alone, but it just makes sense to work as a team. The buddy system is custom made for quitting tobacco.

You and your quit buddy should start by making a quit list of all of the good reasons to quit. You can count on one another to stay focused and strong. The two of you might have different strategies or reasons for quitting, but you’re still on the same team with the same goal. If he wants to quit cold turkey and you want to use medicine to help quit smoking, that’s fine.

Fill out your quit plans together and identify things that are most likely to make you crave a smoke, dip, or chew. Once you’ve spelled out your triggers, you can warn your quit buddy that you’ll need the most help during those times. Plan to meet in person and talk on the phone regularly. After all, nobody knows what you’re going through better than your quit buddy.

Quitting tobacco with a friend can increase your odds of success. Tobacco is a tough enemy, so this is the time to shore up the ranks and plan your next move. You and your quit buddy can rely on each other. Even if you don’t know anyone who wants to quit smoking or chewing right now, maybe you know a former tobacco user who can help you out. Our Tobacco Tales and Quit Blogs a good place to find help to quit through the stop smoking stories of others. Once you put your mind to it, you can be tobacco free before you know it. And don’t forget, our live chat is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day so you can have free and confidential conversations with a trained Cessation Coach to help you through the rough spots. Remember, we’re all in this together!