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Whether you need a little more encouragement, or are looking for some advice with how to stop smoking, we have a range of articles (and videos) to help you on your path to freedom and beyond. Read a featured article or select a topic to view more.
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For over 40 years we have been helping people overcome their addiction to cigarettes and enjoy freedom from smoking. Explore our advice on multiple topics here
Discover the latest facts and information about Smoking
Learn how different aspects of your physical and mental health can be affected by smoking and improved by quitting
What’s new in the world of Allen Carr’s Easyway and smoking cessation
Life as a happy non-smoker is full of freedom and joy. Here are our tips and advice for the future.
Testimonials both written and video from some well known faces all given freely to inspire others to freedom
Hosted by Allen Carr’s Easyway CEO and Senior Therapist John Dicey & Colleen Dwyer, this podcast addresses all aspects of addiction and getting free.
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February 2024
Looking to quit smoking? NICE recommends Allen Carrs Easyway. This method has a high success rate and has helped many smokers break the habit for good.
3 minute read
December 2025
How long does nicotine withdrawal last? Discover Allen Carr's timeline guide to quitting nicotine and find effective strategies to break your addiction.
14 minute read
November 2025
Discover our top 10 tips to stop smoking for good and understand the different methods for smoking cessation, how they work and the differences between them.
19 minute read
February 2024
WHO today launches a global campaign called “Commit to Quit" and Allen Carr's Easyway will be one of only 8 partners including Google, Amazon, Facebook, J&J
3 minute read
August 2024
Find out if quitting smoking has a direct impact on your energy levels. Learn how nicotine affects your body and what to expect during the cessation process.
6 minute read
July 2024
Discover how quitting smoking can improve your sex drive. Learn about the benefits & effects of quitting smoking on sexual health. Find out more here.
5 minute read
February 2024
Quitting smoking is the hardest s*** ever. I’m finally quitting for good and am on day 3. [Thanks to] Allen Carr's Easyway
1 minute read
Advice
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For over 40 years we have been helping people overcome their addiction to cigarettes and enjoy freedom from smoking. Explore our advice on multiple topics here
July 2024
Discover how quitting smoking can improve your sex drive. Learn about the benefits & effects of quitting smoking on sexual health. Find out more here.
5 minute read
August 2024
Find out if quitting smoking has a direct impact on your energy levels. Learn how nicotine affects your body and what to expect during the cessation process.
6 minute read
November 2025
Discover our top 10 tips to stop smoking for good and understand the different methods for smoking cessation, how they work and the differences between them.
19 minute read
Facts
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Discover the latest facts and information about Smoking
July 2024
Discover how quitting smoking can improve your sex drive. Learn about the benefits & effects of quitting smoking on sexual health. Find out more here.
5 minute read
November 2024
Learn all you need to know about smoking in our comprehensive guide. Discover the latest facts, statistics, and potential side effects.
7 minute read
December 2025
How long does nicotine withdrawal last? Discover Allen Carr's timeline guide to quitting nicotine and find effective strategies to break your addiction.
14 minute read
Health
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Learn how different aspects of your physical and mental health can be affected by smoking and improved by quitting
December 2025
How long does nicotine withdrawal last? Discover Allen Carr's timeline guide to quitting nicotine and find effective strategies to break your addiction.
14 minute read
November 2024
This article focuses on the various effects of quitting smoking on health, including the short-term and long-term benefits of quitting, as well as the potential health problems that may arise...
4 minute read
In the News
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What’s new in the world of Allen Carr’s Easyway and smoking cessation
July 2026
A Financial Times journalist spent 35 years hooked on nicotine. Here's what happened when he finally visited Allen Carr's Easyway.
1 minute read
July 2026
Find out who our lucky 2026 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
9 minute read
June 2026
The leading stop smoking treatment, Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking Seminars, which is completely drug free, has today received a major boost as a fully independent Randomised Control Trial...
3 minute read
Your Future
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Life as a happy non-smoker is full of freedom and joy. Here are our tips and advice for the future.
April 2024
Discover practical ways to enjoy socializing without smoking. Our tips can help you have fun and connect with others while maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
2 minute read
November 2024
If you ever think about having a cigarette then you need to ask yourself these 3 questions. Our support video is designed to answer your questions
1 minute read
November 2024
Discover effective strategies and expert guidance from Allen Carr's Easyway if you quit smoking but have cravings.
4 minute read
Celebrities
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Testimonials both written and video from some well known faces all given freely to inspire others to freedom
February 2024
Quitting smoking is the hardest s*** ever. I’m finally quitting for good and am on day 3. [Thanks to] Allen Carr's Easyway
1 minute read
February 2024
Sir Richard Branson tweets support for the Allen Carr's Easyway method to his 3.5 million followers.
2 minute read
January 2026
Nikki Glaser, the top US comedian, talks about quitting drinking and smoking with Allen Carr's Easyway in multiple interviews. None are sponsored or commercials.
1 minute read
Podcast
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Hosted by Allen Carr’s Easyway CEO and Senior Therapist John Dicey & Colleen Dwyer, this podcast addresses all aspects of addiction and getting free.
February 2024
In this episode we will be with the comedian Nikki Glaser, who talks about how she quit smoking with Allen Carr’s Easyway and then went on to also quit alcohol
2 minute read
February 2024
The show is hosted by Colleen Dwyer, a senior Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist who is joined by Sir Anthony Hopkins & Francesca Cesati
78 minute read
February 2024
The show is hosted by Colleen Dwyer, a senior Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist who is joined by Ashton Kutcher & Wayne Spaulding
1 minute read
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July 2024
A List' Rock Star Chrissie Hynde talks at length about Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking in today's edition of The Times.
2 minute read
February 2024
Far from losing momentum following his death, the organisation that survives Allen Carr has gone from strength to strength, driven by his loyal team of close friends, family, and colleagues.
4 minute read
July 2024
It's become part of the scenery, smokers huddled outside, in all weathers, puffing away like troopers. I was one of the worse cases you can imagine! I ended up smoking...
3 minute read
July 2024
Presenter John Waite was given "Access All Areas" permission to tour the Worldwide HQ of Allen Carr's Easyway organisation in London, England, interviewing Allen Carr's wife, Joyce Carr, Robin Hayley...
2 minute read
February 2024
The U.S. Surgeon General called surging e-cigarette use by children and young adults “a major public health concern” and recommended increased regulation and taxation of the products in a report...
2 minute read
February 2024
Patrick has a great attitude and doesn’t care so much about the lost cash, he’s just happy to be free after attending an Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking Seminar....
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February 2024
InterAktive' is a wonderful Surrey based parent-led charity for families who have a child, or children, on the autism spectrum, or a child with a similar communication difficulty. Jeremiah's Journey...
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February 2024
Javitch writes "I had heard of Allen Carr’s book The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. A reformed 100-cigarettes-a-day smoker, Carr came with some serious street cred and an invitation to...
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February 2024
It was fabulous to read how Deputy Features Editor & journalist, Paisley Gilmour, quit smoking with Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking.
2 minute read
February 2024
So thrilled that one of our all-time favourite singers credits Allen Carr's Easyway with helping her to quit
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February 2024
ASH omitted to point out that Snowdon (who wrote the opinion piece) is Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs, an organisation which accepts funding from the...
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July 2024
The Economist article (published January 21st) which reviews Gregor Hens book "Nicotine" contains several fundamental errors, some of which are harmful.
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