• People were 67% less likely to smoke if a spouse quit.


• They were 36% less likely to smoke if a friend quit. This effect was strongest when both people named the other person as a friend. The impact was smaller when only one of the pair said the other person was a friend.


• In the workplace, people were 34% less likely to smoke if a coworker quit.


• People were 25% less likely to smoke if a sibling quit.

This study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. I guess peer pressure type of situations really work. Hopefully people get influenced for the better though.

Hi...
Good threads you have. Keep in mind that some situations will be more difficult than others.
If your loved one is extremely stressed at work, if your loved one is
frequently around other smokers, if your loved one drinks alcohol --
any of these situations can lead to a return to smoking. Most relapses
happen within the first three months after quitting. Don't be
discouraged if your loved one falls off the wagon -- help them get back
on again as soon as they are ready. Many people try to quit several
times before they finally succeed.
Good day.

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