So you finally stopped smoking! Congratulations. The question now becomes, will you stay stopped? Are you ready for the sneaky cravings? Have you prepared yourself for the gentle smoking cues that come with familiar behavior, like having the first cup of coffee in the morning?
I know you've stopped smoking, but you need to treat nicotine addiction as an alcoholic treats his/her alcohol addiction - that is a lifelong battle. Once an addict, always an addict; even if it's "only nicotine". The physiological addictive properties of nicotine rivals opiates and cocaine, so don't underestimate it's power.
It's like Darth Vader telling Luke not to underestimate the power of the dark side. It can hold devastating power over you even after you've stopped smoking. So be a good scout and always be prepared for those cravings. They can derail your plans quicker than you'd imagine.
