According to WhyQuit.com, "none" because, like Dorothy trapped in Oz, they've always had the ability to return home.

A new study in the May 2006 edition of Addictive Behaviors found that a whopping 88% of all successful long-term quitters quit smoking cold turkey. Aside from almost all quitting nicotine cold, it found that cold turkey quitters experienced success rates twice as high as achieved by those using the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler or Zyban (bupropion).

Unique among Internet quitting destinations, WhyQuit is the only major forum that will tell World No Tobacco Day visitors to keep their money in their pockets. It also steadfastly refuses to accept donations.

An all-volunteer labor of love, WhyQuit contends that although no smoker is stronger than nicotine that they don’t need to be as long as they are smarter. Considering that nicotine is simply a chemical with an I.Q. of zero, this should not pose a problem for any smoker.

Established in July 1999 as a quit smoking motivational site, WhyQuit quickly evolved into a multifaceted nicotine dependency education forum. Its popularity has exploded. WhyQuit ranks 3rd among Google's 26 million "quit smoking" search results, ahead of such notables as the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and U.S. Surgeon General.

Today WhyQuit's centerpiece is a large library of original quitting articles containing the thirty-four year seminar and clinic insights of one of the world's premier full-time quit smoking counselors, Joel Spitzer of Chicago.

Affectionately dubbed "Joel's Library" by quitters, its lessons are taught and shared along side all the latest study research at "Freedom," WhyQuit's free peer support education forum.

A core recovery philosophy of "no nicotine just one day at a time," today Freedom graduates some of the most knowledgeable ex-smokers on earth.

Ninety of Joel's short quitting articles have been combined into a free 149 page PDF quitting book entitled "Never Take Another Puff." More than 30,000 copies per month are being downloaded at WhyQuit.

A new free question and answer forum called AskJoel was established in January 2006. Here Joel and his graduates promptly reply to quitting questions submitted by visitors.

WhyQuit encourages all smokers to be brave this World No Tobacco Day and spend a few minutes briefly sampling the juice of understanding. Knowledge is power and there was always only one rule - no nicotine just one day at a time, "Never Take Another Puff." Yes you can!

Good Reasons for Quitting

Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you will ever do.

• You will live longer and live better.

• Quitting will lower your chance of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer.

• If you are pregnant, quitting smoking will improve your chances of having a healthy baby.

• The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier.

• You will have extra money to spend on things other than cigarettes.

Five Keys for Quitting

Studies have shown that these five steps will help you quit and quit for good. You have the best chances of quitting if you use them together.

1. Get ready.
2. Get support.
3. Learn new skills and behaviors.
4. Get medication and use it correctly.
5. Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.

1. Get Ready

• Set a quit date.
  
• Change your environment.
  1.Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
  2.Don't let people smoke in your home.
  
• Review your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what did not.
  
• Once you quit, don't smoke—NOT EVEN A PUFF!
  

2. Get Support and Encouragement

Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help. You can get support in many ways:

• Tell your family, friends, and co-workers that you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out.
  

• Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor).
  

• Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. The more counseling you have, the better your chances are of quitting. Programs are given at local hospitals and health centers. Call your local health department for information about programs in your area.
  

3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors

• Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
  

• When you first try to quit, change your routine. Use a different route to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a different place.
  

• Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
  

• Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
  

• Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
  

4. Get Medication and Use It Correctly

Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to help you quit smoking:
  1.Bupropion SR—Available by prescription.
  2.Nicotine gum—Available over-the-counter.
  3.Nicotine inhaler—Available by prescription.
  4.Nicotine nasal spray—Available by prescription.
  5.Nicotine patch—Available by prescription and over-the-counter.
  

• Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.

• All of these medications will more or less double your chances of quitting and quitting for good.

• Everyone who is trying to quit may benefit from using a medication. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing, under age 18,
  smoking fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking medications.
  
  

5. Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations

Most relapses occur within the first 3 months after quitting. Don't be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit. Here are some difficult situations to watch for: 

• Alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.
  

• Other Smokers. Being around smoking can make you want to smoke.
  

• Weight Gain. Many smokers will gain weight when they quit, usually less than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Don't let weight gain distract you from your main goal—quitting smoking. Some quit-smoking medications may help delay weight gain.
  

• Bad Mood or Depression. There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking.

If you are having problems with any of these situations, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.