Treatments other than medication, such as increased exercise, can also reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Many behavior changes such as avoiding situations where one usually smoked, planning ahead to deal with temptations, and seeking the support of friends and family are effective in helping people quit smoking, but whether this is due to reduced withdrawal is unclear.
Non-pharmacological approaches, such as increased physical exertion, can also alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Various behavioral strategies like avoiding situations where one usually smokes, planning ahead to resist temptations, and obtaining support from friends and family are effective in helping people quit smoking, but the extent to which this is due to reduced withdrawal is unclear.