Trying to quit smoking? First strengthen self-control
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 18:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The desire to quit smoking -- often considered a requirement for enrolling in treatment programs -- is not always necessary to reduce cigarette cravings, argues a review of addiction research. Early evidence suggests that exercises aimed at increasing self-control, such as mindfulness meditation, can decrease the unconscious influences that motivate a person to smoke.