So the University of Southern California’s Institute for Communication Technology Management and the USC Center for Body Computing released results from a study measuring the impact on smoking cessation with the help of LIVESTRONG.COM’s MyQuit Coach, an application that enables people to kick the habit of smoking with the help of a smart cigarette tracking system and a supportive online community.
The results of such type of cessation method were twice as successful as to people that didn't have a supportive online community. This is interesting to me because it makes me think- DOES it really work and how? According to the data gathered, yes. But I'm still on the fence about it. I mean how could this be different and better than having the support from people beside you that REALLY want you to quit smoking? Maybe.... I should enroll my mom and find out for myself.
http://www.healthcare-informatics.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=FB6EB22E409F42E190A2DEDFB386B695
I agree with you Kirill. Having support by family and/or loved one can help quit your addictions. It's kinda odd that there is research now that you don't really need this. It's interesting that a " smart cigarette tracking system" can kick the habit. Technology now is incredible!
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