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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
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What’s new in the world of Allen Carr’s Easyway and smoking cessation
February 2024
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...
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July 2025
Allen Carr’s Easyway comes to life on stage in a bold and powerful new theatre production.
2 minute read
September 2025
Allen Carr France begins a new chapter as we honour Erick Serre’s 30-year legacy and welcome Maximilien Remy as the new franchisee.
2 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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June 2024
Findings from 12 systematic reviews by the Institute of Public Health in Northern Ireland shows a significant link between vaping leading to smoking.
2 minute read
June 2024
The introduction of cheap, brightly coloured, and fruity-flavoured single-use e-cigarettes like Elf Bars has lead to 300% increase in young adults vaping.
3 minute read
June 2024
Millionaire elite athletes fooled by nicotine’s confidence trick!
4 minute read
June 2024
Discover how tobacco imagery in popular music videos can influence youth smoking and vaping behaviours
3 minute read
June 2024
An Integrated Behaviour Change Service (IBCS) is being developed across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
2 minute read
June 2024
Discover how tobacco, alcohol, ultra processed foods and fossil fuels contribute to nearly a quarter of all deaths in Europe. New report by WHO.
2 minute read
June 2024
It’s 70 years since the UK Government recognised that smoking caused lung cancer. A review of what has happened since and the ongoing battle against tobacco.
3 minute read
June 2024
Have you ever studied a list of cigarette ingredients or have you ever wondered what is in cigarettes?
3 minute read
July 2024
Smokers often feel smug if they do not have a smokers cough. They don’t realise that it’s simply the body attempting to purge the mucus and gunk caused by inhaling...
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July 2024
Are you looking for alternative activities to smoking in order to help you quit or cut down? If so, look no further. Take a look at these top tips and...
6 minute read
August 2024
It can be infuriating to find yourself still coughing after quitting cigarettes. Worse than that, developing a smokers cough after quitting, just seems wrong.
2 minute read
August 2024
Many people suffer with depression after quitting smoking but if you go about quitting in the right way – you can not only avoid depression but be incredibly happy.
6 minute read
