What role does Behavior Modification play in stopping smoking?
One needs to learn to substitute something safe for a cigarette, when a “trigger” occurs that is associated with smoking, e.g. if one smokes a cigarette when drinking a cup of coffee, substitute a carrot or a cinnamon stick instead of a cigarette, when drinking coffee, or switch from drinking coffee to tea. Triggers have been the downfall of many that have attempted to quit. Before they know it, a lit cigarette is in their mouth and they are hooked again. A personalized nicotine replacement strategy will help neutralize the physical craving, but the person must also change their behavior.
