At some Internet sites there are people who try to give all readers the impression that nicotine withdrawal or what they refer to as post acute withdrawal symptoms can last for months or even years after quitting smoking. This video addresses the inaccuracy and the dangers of perpetuating this belief.

The following resources further explore what are normal quitting reactions and what are symptoms more likely caused by other problems that may present after smoking cessation.

• Going to places where you can't smoke when first quitting smoking
• Quitting smoking: A fate worse than death
• Life goes on without smoking
• Will this get better?
• "I feel 100% better since I quit smoking!"
• Resources regarding mental health issues
• Medication adjustments that may be necessary after quitting smoking
• Using cigarettes to self medicate pre-existing conditions
• "Is anyone else experiencing the symptom of…?
• "Is this a symptom of quitting smoking?" (part 2)
• Tell a newbie how many seconds a day you want a cigarette
• Craves or thoughts that occur over time