1. Deep breathing - Take 4 slow deep breaths in and out through your nose.
2. Doing something different - Chew some gum, seed, or mint snuff. Take a walk, leave the scene of the urge.
3. Drink water - Drink a lot of water, 8 glasses a day at least. Try chewing ice chips.

The three D's are simple tricks you can use to help you overcome your addiction to nicotine. Whenever you think about using tobacco, think of the three D's and do them instead!

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