Ways to quit smoking
The benefits of smoking cessation are clear: only 20 minutes after a smoker’s last cigarette, blood pressure and heart rate start to return to normal. |
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Commit to quit smoking
Quitting smoking is hard, there's no doubt about it. However, if you can tough it out for at least two years, chances are good you'll never light another cigarette again.
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More about NRT
Studies show that your chances of successfully giving up smoking are greatly increased if make Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) part of your quit-strategy.
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More about Zyban
The antidepressant drug Zyban is one of the newest – and reportedly one of the most effective – weapons in the anti-smoking arsenal.
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What about cutting down?
Cutting down on the amount you smoke is obviously not ideal: giving up is the ultimate prize. But cutting down is a whole lot better than nothing. If you feel you’re not yet ready to quit immediately, cutting down may be a step in the right direction.
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Prepare for the battle
Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success. |
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Quit Day and beyond
Quit Day is a pretty momentous occasion. It is, quite literally, the start of a new life. |
