ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine anonymous is a place for people who want to quit smoking or using tobacco products. They get together to support each other and share their experiences. Think of it like when you're learning to ride a bike and you're scared, so your friend holds the back of the seat to help you balance. The people in nicotine anonymous are like those friends, they help each other stay on track with quitting smoking. They have meetings, just like grownups have meetings at work, where they talk about how they're feeling and what they're doing to stop smoking. They also have a list of steps that they follow to help them quit smoking. These steps include admitting that they have a problem, seeking help, making amends for any harm they caused because of smoking, and helping others who want to quit too. So, just like when you're learning to ride a bike, it's easier to quit smoking when you have friends to help you do it.