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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

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Review written by a former smoker

What should you do if you are having a very stressful day and you are thinking about cigarettes or vaping? Our support video is designed to answer your questions
3 minute read

Nicotine replacement therapy: are nicotine replacements practical?

People often think that there are easy ways to stop smoking. They rely on nicotine replacements such as patches, gum, vaporizers, and e-cigarettes, which are considered a common method as...
2 minute read
Woman experiencing the beneficial effects of stopping smoking.

The effects of quitting smoking: Short & long-term benefits

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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How to quit smoking cold turkey: Pros, cons and tips

Learn how to quit smoking cold turkey with expert tips from Allen Carr. Discover the pros and cons of this method for a successful and healthier lifestyle.
7 minute read
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Does Stopping Smoking Really Take Willpower? Absolutely Not!

This article is designed to help smokers make this the year when they finally start to understand the real reason why so many smokers who make an attempt to quit...
4 minute read
two teenagers vaping

Nicotine addiction & vaping

Nicotine’s strength is in the speed with which it hooks its victims, one puff of a cigarette, cigar, or vape is all it can take.
4 minute read
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Big Tobacco, doctors, scientists & “independent’ activist groups in cahoots!

As Johnny Rotten once asked, "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" Tobacco giants revealed to be bankrolling research to down play the risk of children vaping to boost sales...
3 minute read
Cytisine tablets

Is cytisine the silver bullet for quitting smoking?

What is the latest quit smoking ‘wonder drug’ and does it work?
3 minute read

What chemicals are in a cigarette?

Have you ever studied a list of cigarette ingredients or have you ever wondered what is in cigarettes?
3 minute read

Smoker's Cough: Everything You Need to Know

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...
5 minute read
How long does nicotine stay in your system?

How long does nicotine stay in your system?

Are you curious about how long nicotine remains in your body once you quit smoking? Read on to find out.
6 minute read
10 things to do instead of smoking

10 things to do instead of smoking

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
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