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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...
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...
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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.

Smoking Statistics in the UK 2025

Learn all you need to know about UK smoking in our comprehensive guide. Discover the latest facts, statistics, and potential side effects.
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UK smoking decline stalls since Covid

Smoking has been declining for decades until now according to new research by University College London.
graph showing that most people believe that vaping should be banned in pubs and restaurants

Shocking new e­cigarette study! The e-­cigarette time bomb…

84% (eighty four per cent) of UK e­cigarette users still smoke!

The E-­cigarette War

The presentation that BIG TOBACCO, BIG PHARMA, the anti tobacco & tobacco control establishment DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE!!
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2.7m a year killed in Europe by smoking, alcohol, UPFs...

Discover how tobacco, alcohol, ultra processed foods and fossil fuels contribute to nearly a quarter of all deaths in Europe. New report by WHO.

I quit smoking but I'm thinking of vaping - should...

If you want to respect and cherish that freedom then please never, ever vape - not even 0% nicotine vape. Firstly - 0% is NEVER guaranteed and nicotine is often...

Should I read Allen Carr’s Easyway book or attend a...

This is a question I am often asked and it appears to confuse many a person. It is not surprising.

You've got to be kidding me?

In a recent trading standards exercise in Cumbria, UK, just under 10% of shops tested sold a child cigarettes. However, Trading Standards claim to be “pleased the majority of off-licenses...

WHO research reports increase in female smoking rates worldwide