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This statistic shows the results of a 2013 survey among adult American former smokers on methods and strategies for quitting smoking that worked best for them. 8 percent of surveyed former smokers stated that will power, commitment and/or the "mind over matter" principle helped them quit smoking.

Former smokers: Which strategies for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Just quit / decided it was time / quit cold turkey	48%
Will power / commitment / mind over matter	8%
Support from family, friends / prayer	6%
Used nicotine patch	5%
Was experiencing health issues related to smoking	5%
Stopped being around people who smoke	4%
Used chewing gum / candy / seeds / lozenges to help	3%
Used electronic cigarette	3%
Cut down, then quit	2%
Used prescription drugs	2%
Became pregnant	1%
Used hypnosis	1%
Used nicotine gum	1%
Other	12%
Nothing	2%
No opinion	3%

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Release date

July 2013

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Region

United States

Survey time period

July 10-14, 2013

Number of respondents

546 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Former smokers

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

According to the source: "Percentages total more than 100% due to multiple responses."
The source poses the question as follows: "Trying to be as specific as possible, what strategies or methods for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?"

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