Cold turkey. That's the only way I know that works. I agree with ghosty and hippiegirl. A quitting buddy really helps. Been looking for one of those for a while. Everybody I hang out with smokes and none of them seem to wanna quit all that bad. Starting at 11 has already done serious damage. She needs some kind of example. Especially at her current age, she's likely to set the rest of her life on what peers do for the next few years. I recommend anybody quit smoking. I fucking hate cigarettes with a passion. But can't quit. My biggest mistake in life by a long shot. Good luck with your friend and hopefully yourself too. However it turns out, it's not your fault. Everybody is at their own fault for smoking despite the advice shoved in your face every damn where. I kinda also blame the government for keeping them legal at all.