
Get Back on Track After a Setback
Most people need multiple quit attempts to quit for good—and that’s okay! Learn from your setbacks, and get closer to becoming smokefree.
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Quitting and staying quit can be hard. Setbacks are a normal part of the quitting process. Learn how to set yourself up to stay smokefree for good and how to get back on track if you have any setbacks as you quit smoking.