A radically new approach to stopping smoking from one of America's top stop-smoking gurus. This book reveals secrets learned from twenty years of workiing face to face with every type of smoker. The author shows clearly what works, what doesn't, and why. In his easy, light-hearted style he shows the reader a simple, practical and totally natural way to quit, without quit dates, white knuckles or mind-altering drugs. The hidden causes of addiction are revealed with humor, insight and a breakthrough "slacker" approach to disassociating from tobacco. Includes brief, honest examples of the pro's and con's of Chantix, Zyban, and nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and nicotine lozenges. The author, who was himself a long time smoker, has been helping smokers quit for over twenty years through both governmental and non-profit venues. His gentle guidance has been tried and proven effective by long-term smokers in both individual and group classes. One client writes, "I tried everything else for thirty years and Bear's peaceful, non-violent approach finally did it for me. This is pure gold." Simple step by step instruction anyone can follow to easily walk out of the smoking maze into freedom, and never go back Author is available online for further guidance and to answer questions.