There are not too many free stop smoking aids, but the few that exist are quite useful. The first are the help lines that have been set up by several states. These help lines are run by trained counselors, who provide valuable advice to a smoker who wants to give up smoking.

The smokers can use these help lines to learn the different ways available to stop smoking. They can clear doubts about nicotine replacement therapy, and decide which nicotine product is best for them. They can similarly learn the advantages of laser therapy or use of drugs like Zyban.

The smokers can also join Smokers Anonymous. These are like self-help groups where smokers, who have given up smoking, advise those who want to give up smoking. These groups hold regular consultation sessions, which can be very useful for a smoker who is facing withdrawal symptoms.

The smoker can also turn to a family member or a friend and avail support. No monetary value can be attached to such support because it is genuine. The family member wants to help the smoker give up smoking, and is willing to spend hours with the smoker.

The smoker can also pick up a simple hobby like gardening or building scrapbooks from newspapers clippings. These will keep him occupied and reduce the urge to smoke. The smoker must learn to fill up hours with meaningful and engrossing activity. This can only happen if the smoker picks up an activity in which he is genuinely interested.

The smoker can also try to bring discipline to his life, by drinking a glass of water or fruit juice whenever there is an urge to smoke. Another natural way to fight the urge to smoke is to take a few deep breaths, and relax. Regular exercises also help. Ultimately, a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, and gives the smoker the strength to give up smoking.