It is possible to talk yourself out of quitting by believing that your tobacco use is not a serious addiction. Here's a quick quiz to help gauge the seriousness of your tobacco use. If you answer "yes" to three or more of the following questions, your smoking may be more than just a compulsion.

• Do I smoke everyday?
• Has a doctor or dentist ever suggested that I stop smoking?
• Do I find it difficult to imagine life without smoking?
• Do I smoke to escape from boredom and worries while under stress or pressure?
• Have I felt physical or emotional discomfort when trying to quit?
• Do I buy extra tobacco supplies to assure that I will not run out?
• Do I prefer activities and places that allow me to smoke?
• Do I inwardly feel ashamed of myself because of my smoking?
• Has my smoking caused a problem at home or in a relationship?
• Do I ever find myself lighting another cigarette without consciously deciding to have another?
• Do I feel that my life would be better if I did not use tobacco?
• Do I continue to smoke even though I am aware of the health hazards associated with smoking?

Convinced that you should seriously investigate quitting?

If you answered "yes" to three or more of these questions, you might consider contacting the Dauphin County Executive Commission on Drugs Alcohol and Tobacco for an assessment.