If you smoke, or chew tobacco, you may know the damage it does – to your own health, your family’s health, your finances, and your environment. If you want to stop, here is some real help from the team at Stubbed Out.

Set a date to stop, and start to prepare. Try and set a date within about two weeks of reading this. Research the web as there is plenty of information and advice on what you can do.

Tell your family and friends about your intentions. Ask them for their support before you quit and explain that you may not be yourself while experiencing withdrawal. When you reach your quitting date rely on those that have been most encouraging for support.

Think about starting an exercise program and a sensible eating plan. Again speak to your doctor or dietician. Exercise will give you more energy and help you to relax and relieve stress.

If possible try and avoid anything that could trigger your need for a cigarette, such as stress, pressure.

Your local pharmacist or your doctor can help you to stop smoking too, and give you information on treatments that can increase your chances of stopping:


This comes in several forms including patches and gum. It gently weans you off nicotine, reducing cravings while you change your habits. You can get NRT on prescription.


This drug treatment changes your brain’s response to nicotine. It makes smoking less pleasurable, reduces craving and can double your chance of stopping smoking for good. Ask your doctor for more information.


This is a new non-nicotine treatment that works by providing relief from cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and reducing the pleasure you get from smoking if you do smoke while using it. Studies have shown that it can increase the odds for stopping successfully by up to four times. Ask your doctor for more information.

  
For further information on giving up permanently please contact Taiba Hospital on 1808088 or visit www.taibahospital.com
 
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