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Make the Decision

STEP 1: MAKE THE DECISION

Teenquit challenges you to face your feelings about smoking and quitting smoking. Congratulations, you've made the first big step to realizing that your habit is a problem and thinking about making a change in the near future.

Make the Decision

Battle of the Pros and Cons
Before you can stop smoking, think about the pros and cons of smoking. Look over the list below. Teens just like you were asked why they like to smoke and why they should quit smoking. Select at least one reason from each category.

The Pros
Reasons why you like to smoke:

I smoke because my friends smoke.
It's relaxing.
Smoking is cool.
It's something to do when I'm bored.
It's something to do instead of eating.

The Cons
Reasons why you don't like to smoke:

  

Don't want to die from emphysema or cancer
Hair and breath stink
Asthma
Bad image
Cigarette burns
Can't breathe
Feel weak
Lack of will power
Makes my nails turn yellow
Want to please someone else
Coughing
Cost
Angry parents
Wrinkles
Being addicted to smoking!
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