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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office on Smoking and Health
Tel: 1-800-CDC-INFO
(1-800-232-4636)
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
E-mail: tobaccoinfo@cdc.gov
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I QUIT!
The Crazies
When you quit smoking, you may have to put up with some stuff like bad nerves
and crabbiness for awhile. That’s because tobacco contains nicotine—a drug
—and smokers get hooked on nicotine. When you quit, your body craves nicotine
and you feel withdrawal symptoms: the Crazies.
How Bad Will it Be??
The Crazies usually last for 1–2 weeks after you quit. After that, your body
begins to forget about nicotine and you start feeling better. For some people
—like heavy smokers—the Crazies may be tougher and last longer.
Even after the Crazies are gone, there will be times you’ll still want to
smoke. That’s because nicotine is a powerful addiction. Even after you quit,
you can get hooked again with just a few cigarettes. The only way to be safe
is to become a nonsmoker—for good.
Page last updated 02/28/2007