How many times have you tried to [quit] smoking?
{ } 1or 2
{X} 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{X} yes
{ } no
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{ } 1 or 2
{X} 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{X} Cold turkey
{X} Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{X} Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ } Other
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{X} 0 to 2
{ } 3 to 4
{ } 5 or more
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{ } 0 to 4 months
{ } 5 to 11 months
{X} 1 year or more
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{X} Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ }Other
At what age did you begin smoking?
{ } less than 13 years
{X} 13 to 18 years
{ } 19 or older
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{ } yes
{X} no
Why?
Health reasons; it’s expensive; it stinks up everything
Are you still smoking?
{ } yes
{X} no
Why?
Just quit yesterday; I have a baby to think about; tired of coughing all the time; they’re really expensive and just getting more so
Additional Comments:
To be completed By Subject:
Printed Name (screen name will do): Avarie537
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{X}Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{X}Yes { }No
How many times have you tried to smoking?
{x} 1or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{ } yes
{x} no
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{x} 1 or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{x} Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ } Other
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{x} 0 to 2
{ } 3 to 4
{ } 5 or more
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{x} 0 to 4 months
{ } 5 to 11 months
{ } 1 year or more
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{ } Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ }Other
At what age did you begin smoking?
{x} less than 13 years
{ } 13 to 18 years
{ } 19 or older
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{x} yes
{ } no
Why?
Life in the present doesn’t offer 20/20 hindsight. If I were to relive that time in my life, I don’t think I would feel any different about smokers or smoking than I did the first time around.
Are you still smoking?
{x} yes
{ } no
Why?
The benefits that I personally derive from smoking outweigh the costs at this time.
Additional Comments:
I left 7 blank because I have not attempted to quit with the intention of staying nicotine-free in the long (life) run. I think answering it might unfairly skew the results against other people who have found success with one or more of those methods. (I can elaborate if need be; trying to do so now, I’m finding myself blathering.)
To be completed By Subject:
Printed Name (screen name will do): BrattiAtti
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{x}Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{x}Yes { }No
Just want to thank you all again for participating The Straight Dope comes through once again, and this time for a future member!
(BTW - she wants to be an attorney when she grows up - hasn’t decided what kind yet but I keep sending her links to Great Debate threads and she is learning a lot)
How many times have you tried to (quit) smoking?
{ } 1or 2
{x} 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{x} yes
{ } no
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{ } 1 or 2
{x} 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{x} Cold turkey
{x} Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{x} Gradual reduction
{x} Other - Zyban
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{x} 0 to 2
{ } 3 to 4
{ } 5 or more
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{ } 0 to 4 months
{ } 5 to 11 months
{x} 1 year or more
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{ } Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{x}Other - Zyban
At what age did you begin smoking?
{ } less than 13 years
{x} 13 to 18 years
{ } 19 or older
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{x} yes
{ } no
Why? - I was thirteen, and hanging out with high school seniors and juniors (I went to a 7 -12th grade school). I thought it was cool, they thought it was funny. I liked being funny. :smack:
Are you still smoking?
{x} yes
{ } no
Why? - Started again after qutting for 3 1/2 years. We were renovating a new place, stress, yadadada…
Additional Comments:
To be completed By Subject:
Printed Name (screen name will do): postcards
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{x}Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{x}Yes { }No
How many times have you tried to smoking?
{ } 1or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{x} 5 or more
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{ } yes
{x} no
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{x} 1 or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{x} Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{x} Gradual reduction
{ } Other
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{} 0 to 2
{x} 3 to 4
{ } 5 or more
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{ } 0 to 4 months
{ } 5 to 11 months
{x} 1 year or more
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{x} Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ }Other
At what age did you begin smoking?
{ } less than 13 years
{ } 13 to 18 years
{x} 19 or older
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{} yes
{x} no
Why? Because it was eventually time to quit (when I had kids) and it’s very difficult to do, even after a year and a half I still think about cigarettes from time to time. But the only method I’ve found that’s allowed me to make it this long is to 100% commit to cold turkey quitting, without a single slipup in 1.5 years.
Are you still smoking?
{ } yes
{x} no
Why? I have a son now and while I may have not worried about hurting myself, it was time to start thinking about him and my wife.
Additional Comments:
To be completed By Subject:
Printed Name (screen name will do): Bob55
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{x}Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{x}Yes { }No
How many times have you tried to smoking?
{ } 1or 2
{X} 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{ } yes
{X} no
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{X} 1 or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{X} Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{X} Gum
{X} Gradual reduction
{ } Other
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{X} 0 to 2
{ } 3 to 4
{ } 5 or more
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{X} 0 to 4 months
{ } 5 to 11 months
{ } 1 year or more
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{ } Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{X} Gradual reduction
{ }Other
At what age did you begin smoking?
{ } less than 13 years
{ } 13 to 18 years
{X} 19 or older
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{ } yes
{X} no
Don’t know about this one. I really enjoy smoking…I’m obviously addicted now, but I enjoyed it before I was. Given the addictive nature, however I realize that it is nearly impossible to enjoy cigarettes ocassionally, so I’d say no, only because it takes a huge amount of willpower.
Are you still smoking?
{X} yes
{ } no
Obviously because I’m addicted, but also I haven’t really had any noticeable health problems. I am also 24, and I realize that if I continue on, then I will notice it very soon. Of course it’s hard to draw that line, isn’t it?
Additional Comments:
I’m not currently upset with my smoking at the moment mainly because I live in a culture where it is much more accepted. This is also, why I am for making it more difficult for smokers to smoke in bars/restaurants, etc. However I do realize the health detriments, and will be forced to quit someday soon. I don’t think that my smoking will cause long-term problems in the long run if I quit soon, but as I said, the real impetus to quit doesn’t occur until you see the serious health effects.
To be completed By Subject:
Merkwurdigliebe
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{X}Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{X}Yes { }No
How many times have you tried to smoking?
{ } 1or 2
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{ } yes
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{ } 1 or 2
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{ } Cold turkey
{ } Other; I chewed sunflower seeds. David brand made a lot of money from me that summer.
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{ } 0 to 2
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{ } 0 to 4 months
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{ } Cold turkey
{ }Other; I quit for about 4 months using sunflower seeds and willpower
At what age did you begin smoking?
{ } 13 to 18 years; started at 16
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{ } no
Why? It’s a lot easier to get sick nowadays.
Are you still smoking?
{ } yes
Why? I’m completely addicted. I don’t want to quit because I turn in to an asshole.
Additional Comments:
To be completed By Subject:
Printed Name (screen name will do): Hung Mung
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{x}Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{x}Yes { }No
Directions: Mark the appropriate box next to your chosen answer, with an x, and answer all question to the best of your ability.
How many times have you tried to smoking?
{x } 1or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
When you are trying to quit smoking, is it easier to quit with friends and family around to support you, rather than to do it alone?
{x } yes
{ } no
How many different methods for quitting have you tried?
{x } 1 or 2
{ } 3 or 4
{ } 5 or more
What method(s) have you tried? (Mark all that apply.)On the back of this survey, list the brands of the products, if any.
{x } Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ } Other
How many times have you succeeded in quitting for any period of time?
{x } 0 to 2
{ } 3 to 4
{ } 5 or more
What’s the longest amount of time that you have quit for?
{ } 0 to 4 months
{ } 5 to 11 months
{x } 1 year or more
What methods have worked best for you? (Mark all that apply.)
{x } Cold turkey
{ } Nicotine patches
{ } Group therapy/Support group
{ } Self help kits
{ } Gum
{ } Gradual reduction
{ }Other
At what age did you begin smoking?
{ } less than 13 years
{x } 13 to 18 years
{ } 19 or older
9.If you could go back to when you started smoking , would you still have started?
{ } yes
{x } no
Why? Health, smell, phlegm, recent social pressures
Are you still smoking?
{ } yes
{x } no
Why? It was time - so I did it.
Additional Comments:
To be completed By Subject:
Printed Name (screen name will do): Dolores Reborn
I realize that I am free to withdraw my consent and to withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
{x }Yes { }No
I consent to the use of materials involving my participation in this research.
{x }Yes { }No
The Straight Dope comes through once again, and this time for a future member!