Congratulations.
It takes courage to put down that last cigarette.

Before your quit day, make sure you have a good supply of NicoDerm® CQ® stop-smoking patches handy—the patch with patented SmartControlTM technology—and that you've read the instructions for using the patch correctly. See information about using NicoDerm CQ.

Now it's time to substitute new, healthy behaviors for smoking. Even though NicoDerm CQ will help relieve cravings and their symptoms, you'll still have to be ready for them. To help you beat the cravings and avoid your triggers, read What to Expect and Quitting Tips for day one and beyond, and be sure to have your NicoDerm CQ ready to go.

If you get a tough craving while sitting at your computer, a quick round of our online NicoDerm CQ Games can help distract you until it passes. Check them out!

	Fact: Nicotine withdrawal cravings don't end after you've smoked your last cigarette. They intensify because of nicotine withdrawal. So be sure to follow the full course of therapy with NicoDerm CQ as recommended in the instructions.

Don't hesitate to rely on your support group. Share your concerns and victories with the people you care about. Read about celebrating Small Wins here.

Also, prepare to slip once or twice— most people do. The trick is to stay with it and don't be too hard on yourself. Slips are learning opportunities. Learn more About Relapse here.

Lifestyle changes are inevitable, but when you're armed with NicoDerm CQ and your own individualized quit plan - along with a commitment to make quitting a priority in your life - you're absolutely ready to get on with life as a non-smoker.

What to Expect
The physical and emotional realities of quitting.

Quitting Tips
How to take quitting one craving at a time.

Small Wins
Every un-smoked butt is a victory worth celebrating.

About Relapse
If you've had a cigarette or two, you're not alone—and you can still quit.

Practice the five D's whenever you get a craving.

More on managing cravings