The One-Question Test That Predicts Smoking Relapse Years After Quitting

Study Finds ^ | October 17, 2025 | Dr. Hua-Hie Yong (Deakin University)

[BenLurkin]

[jerod]

Nicotine is more addictive than heroin... And like gambling and alcohol... You never really do quit and relapse is always a possible outcome.

[FlingWingFlyer]

I tried every trick in the book for 40 years trying to quit. Then they came out with those goofy electronic cigarettes. After six months of them, I quit permanently ten years ago. Haven’t touched a cigarette, vape or anything during those 10 years. I’ve reached the magic point where I’d hate to have to try quitting all over again. I always give vape the credit for my success. Nothing else worked.

[rktman]

I did cold turkey for Mrs rktman’s 55 birthday. That was 7 years ago. She’s been clean for 11 years from cigs. I knew if it was a birthday present, no way could I ever go back. 😂👍. I couldn’t afford them now anyway......

[Lurker]

It’s a particularly nasty addiction.

I know this personally.

L

[Red Badger]

I did the vape thingy for a week. Then quit everything................

[Sirius Lee]

I like a nice cigar now and then. Maybe five times a year. Same with a pipe, same amount but clustered around the upcoming holidays.

[Red Badger]

“Quitting tobacco is easy. I’ve done it many times.” - Mark Twain............

[Red Badger]

“Quitting tobacco is easy. I’ve done it many times.” - Mark Twain............

[plain talk]

Quitters Inc from Stephen King's Cat's Eye. Might be worth a shot.

[doorgunner69]

What happened to the “Smoker Mafia” that used to be here and attacked anyone critical of smoking? Say something to one and they would ping their list to come and attack.

Nasty bunch.

[Red Badger]

They all died of lung cancer................

[FlingWingFlyer]

Glad to hear it. I got tired of that “juice” in my mouth. When I put ‘em down. It was for good.

[Red Badger]

I had quit several times before, once for seven years before starting again.

Other times were for weeks or months..............

[ropin71]

It’s not the nicotine, it’s the habit you are in and it takes over your mind. I’m almost at 7 months and now finding useful things to fill the void of the smoke breaks. I do miss it though, I did the best planning on my head on my smoke breaks.

[Psalm 73]

(Between marriages) in 1995 I told myself if I could go 30 days without a cigarette, I would by a brand new (smoke-free) Firebird.

Day 31 stopped at the Pontiac dealer and bought one, haven't smoked since.

[atomic_dog]

Quitting smoking was tremendously difficult. Took my 6 years. Every time I went drinking I’d start smoking again. It was only after I quit drinking that I was able to quit and stay off cigarettes. That was 43 years ago.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Bfl

[Macoozie]

Horshiiite.

Just quit.
It’s a character flaw to continue once you choose to stop.

Choosing is the glitch in the matrix.
You have to choose to not do it.

Some folks enjoy smoking.
They know it will un-alive them.
But do it anyway.
That’s also a choice.