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Many smokers find it difficult to quit. People commonly quit smoking and then find themselves smoking again, especially in the first few weeks or months after quitting.

People who smoke after quitting should try again to quit.

Most people find that they need to persist in their attempts to quit smoking before they quit for good. It may take four or more attempts before smokers are able to quit for good.

It’s understandable to be concerned about someone you know who currently smokes.  It’s important to find out if this person wants to quit smoking.  Most smokers say they want to quit. If they don’t want to quit, try to find out why. 
 

Here are some things you can do to help:

• Express things in terms of your own concern about the smoker’s health ("I’m worried about...").
• Acknowledge that the smoker may get something out of smoking and may find it difficult to quit.
• Be encouraging and express your faith that the smoker can quit for good.
• Suggest a specific action, such as calling a smoking quitline, for help in quitting smoking.   
• Ask the smoker for ways you can provide support.

Doctors, dentists, and pharmacists can be good sources of information about the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting.

They can describe the proper use and potential side effects of nicotine replacement therapy and other medicines, and they can help people find local quit smoking resources.