Other tips for managing nicotine withdrawal and avoiding smoking keeping chewing gum, mints, or hard candy on hand to have instead when craving a cigarette avoiding alcohol and caffeine, as they may increase cravings, and opting for water, fruit juice, or sports drinks instead trying sticks of carrot or celery, sugar-free lollipops, a toothpick, straw, or cinnamon stick if people want to hold something in their hand or have something in their mouth brushing the teeth when getting a craving, which may provide a distraction and a minty, fresh taste eating smaller meals throughout the day, rather than one to two large meals, to help balance blood sugar and reduce cravings avoiding sugary or spicy foods, as these may trigger cravings keeping healthy alternatives on hand when getting a craving, such as apples, carrots, raisins, nuts, or vegetable sticks getting regular exercise, which can help lift mood and reduce stress finding smoke-free places to spend time in with people who do not smoke People can also find support through many organizations and helplines, such as: visiting Nicotine Anonymous calling 800-QUIT NOW calling the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 calling the National Cancer Institute Quitline at 877-44U-QUIT visiting Smokefree.gov for resources and support in managing cravings and quitting This section answers some frequently asked questions about foods to manage nicotine cravings
World Health Organization (WHO): Guidelines for Implementation of Article 11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (Packaging and Labelling of Tobacco Products)
See the sections at the beginning of this Medication Guide for information about serious side effects of bupropion hydrochloride
Most dentists recommend drinking 1 to 2 cups of coffee per day
