Recovery from Smoking

"I am a recovering nicotine addict who believes that sharing my experience, strength, and hope with other addicts will help keep me from picking up a cigarette, one day at a time."

The author started smoking at thirteen. Over the years, reasoning, pleading, even medical advice to quit had little effect on her. Her smoking continued through the years it took her to become Dr. Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman, practicing psychologist. And then Dr. Hoffman discovered the miracle of support and inspiration for quitting available from other recovering nicotine addicts.

Interweaving Dr. Hoffman’s own intensely emotional story with clear professional knowledge, the authors gently lead nicotine addicts through the Twelve Step process. Beginning by helping nicotine addicts identify and understand the defense mechanisms they create to protect their habit. Recovery from Smoking guides the way to experiencing the life-changing power and joy of spiritual recovery.

“Finally, emotional recovery for the nicotine addict! Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman provides the road map for success at quitting and living fully and freely.”
–Ann W. Smith, M.S., C.A.C. author of Overcoming Profectionism and Adult Grandchildren of Alcoholics