Alcohol and Other Substances & Quitting

Advice from the EX Community

"I am on Day 7 of quitting both alcohol and cigarettes. There is a theory that we have a limited supply of willpower, so quit one thing at a time... but quitting both at the same time has been a game-changer for me."

--Jude3

Drinking and using drugs can make it harder to quit nicotine. Many people find it helpful to take a break from alcohol and other substances during their quitting journey.

Drinking and using drugs can make it harder to quit nicotine. Many people find it helpful to take a break from alcohol and other substances during their quitting journey.

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This program is so helpful. It's helped me stay accountable and confident in my quitting!

-Alyssa, EX Program user