studies that lasted from one to five years showed that 25% of smokers who used rest were able to stop smoking. if smokers also used other ways to stop smoking along with rest (like changing their behaviors), 50% were able to stop smoking. when smokers used rest and went to weekly support groups, 80% were able to stop smoking. (to compare, only 5% of smokers who use only a nicotine patch are able to stop smoking.)