Alcohol and quitting
Drinking alcohol makes it harder to control what you do.
To help you remain a nonsmoker around alcohol, try –
Switching it up
Switching to non-alcoholic drinksChanging habits
Holding your non-alcoholic beverage in the hand you used to hold your cigarette. Play with a straw or stir stick for hand to mouth cravingsPlaces
Avoiding going to places where you know there will be alcohol, at least for the first few weeks of your quitJust saying "No"
Practice ways to say "No" politely (e.g. tell people you feel better when you drink less)People
Avoiding people who give you a hard time about not drinking
Having a tough time quitting?
Worried about weight gain?
Quitting smoking means a healthier you. Maintain your weight while quitting.
Slip-ups are normal
The most important thing to do? Learn from them and keep trying.
Chronic conditions, quitting helps
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, emphysema, or other ailments, learn more about how quitting smoking can make a difference.
