Quitting smoking on one's own is hard and takes many attempts to succeed, which can be overcome if smokers have access to diverse cessation options, former smokers said during a webinar organised recently to assess the effectiveness of cold turkey in helping smokers quit.

Webinar hosted under the aegis of Council for Harm Reduced Alternatives (CHRA)

The participants from across age groups and backgrounds shared personal experiences regarding quitting smoking and recalled the hardships they faced while going cold turkey as they suffered withdrawal symptoms, mood swings, and most importantly, it took them a long time to give up.