Why is it important to have a support system to quit smoking?
In any recovery plan for addiction, whether it's Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, no one says, "Oh, here's a nice little brochure of the ten steps. Do it by yourself, and you don't even need to tell anyone about it." We know that changing behavior, especially changing addictive behavior, requires a connection, often with a friend, a sponsor, a community, the people who have been affected by your addition before, and a health professional. If you are someone who has tried to quit smoking and had difficulty on your own, I would really encourage you to say, "Who have I not included before in my plan, who holds me accountable?" It's really the accountability of others that makes you stick to a plan that otherwise might be difficult.