It helps to quit smoking with a friend
May 23rd, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
People tend to quit smoking when they have the support of others going through the same ordeal, researchers say. A recent large-scale analysis of Framingham study participants found people were more likely to quit smoking if friends, family or co-workers were trying to quit smoking as well. This new study from Harvard Medical School and University of California adds to mounting evidence that social relationships have a big effect on health care decisions and life-style choices. This same team of experts also found in a previous study that obesity may be socially contagious as well.
via Reuters/New England Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Agreed. Quitting is tough, so just like anything else it always help to have a partner. For example, a gym buddy when you start an exercise program
Any other good solutions to stop smoking?