not smoking cigarettes for 3 days of By far the hardest thing I have ever done in my life ... Three months and no : r/GetMotivated Proud to be a quitter? – 3 weeks of no smoking!

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Here are some signs of addiction to watch for in yourself or a loved one: Needing to use more of a substance to get the desired effects Spending a lot of time and energy getting, using, and recovering from using drugs or alcohol Experiencing withdrawal symptoms if you stop using drugs or alcohol Having new or worsening mental health symptoms Legal, social, or financial problems related to substance use Doing illegal or dishonest things to get more of a substance Having cravings for a substance Continuing to use drugs or alcohol, even when it causes significant problems in your life Wanting to stop but feeling like you cant do it on your own Overcoming addiction can be challenging

"So go ahead and take a minute or two to write down reasons why you want to quit and we'll talk about them in just a bit," Luisa Santa says at the start of a recent session

Former core dancer of Hexentanz Burlesque Company and member of Ikeda Youth Dance Ensemble

Depending on what part of the country you live in or the industry you work in, you may be wondering: Who really smokes anymore anyway