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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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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...

Disposable vapes lead to 300% increase in young adults vaping

A study in The Lancet found that 29 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds in England used vapes last May, up from 9 per cent two years earlier
Coughing after quitting smoking

Coughing after quitting smoking

In this article, we’ll examine the cause of coughing after quitting smoking and answer the burning question: how long do you cough after quitting smoking?
6 minute read
Quitting Smoking & Depression

Quitting smoking & depression

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.
Facade of the Federal Parliament of Belgium in Brussels.

Belgium Government approves Allen Carr's Easyway

The Belgium Government recognises and approves Allen Carr's Easyway
John Dicey on Radio 5 Live

Allen Carr's Easyway on BBC Radio 5 - A million...

John Dicey was invited on BBC Radio 5 to discuss the new study that shows over one million people vape but have never regularly smoked.

Barrow smoking rates halve with help from Allen Carr's Easyway

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that less than 10% of people in Barrow now smoke compared with 21% last year.
Ban on Disposable Vapes Set for June 2025

Ban on Disposable Vapes Set for June 2025

Discover how disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales to protect youth and the environment, starting June 2025.

What is smoker's flu?

The last thing you expect when you quit smoking is to feel worse than you did before, but some people experience what they describe as smokers flu. So what is...
8 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

Quit smoking Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy

Whether you are considering hypnosis for smoking, hypnotherapy for smoking, or self-hypnosis to quit smoking it is important to understand the principles behind all three.
3 minute read
A vaper finding it hard to give up vaping

Is it harder to stop smoking or vaping?

Discover the challenges of quitting vaping and if it is harder to quit vaping than cigarettes. Understand the addiction and take a step towards a healthier lifestyle.
7 minute read
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