Health experts say a combination of quitting methods is the key.
More than half of all smokers in North Carolina will quit smoking this year. But chances are it won't last more than a day. Even with the threat of disease and death, any smoker will tell you, it's not that easy. Just ask Jayne Poplin.
“Mainly because of stress and habits that we develop, and you know it's really hard for you to break habits," said Poplin.
Along with the addiction, the fear of gaining weight kept her from quitting. State health experts say both are big reasons why it takes smokers five to seven times to stop for good. Others feel the impact by more than just second-hand smoke. Smoking-related illness leads to higher costs for everyone.
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