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Why Quit

Some of the health benefits from stopping smoking occur quite quickly after stopping smoking. To find out more about why and how to quit smoking see the documents below.

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11: Stopping smoking: the benefits and aids to quitting
The health benefits of stopping smoking start within hours of putting out the last cigarette.  Using a combination of medication and behavioural support can substantially increase the chances of successfully quitting.  
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 19/12/2012

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09: Nicotine and Addiction
A comprehensive look at why and how nicotine is so addictive. This factsheet examines the mental and physical aspects of nicotine addiction and rebuts the tobacco industry assertion that nicotine is not addictive.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 08/05/2012

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24: Stopping smoking - ASH'S 15 Tips
ASH's top tips to help you stop smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 29/02/2012

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15: Smoking and Mental Health
There is a strong association between smoking and mental health disorders.  However, people with mental illness are generally able to quit smoking if they are given evidenced-based suport.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 11/02/2011

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A picture of misery: the truth about smoking in smokers' own words. No Smoking Day report 2002
A picture of misery: the truth about smoking in smokers' own words. The full No Smoking Day report.
Author: No Smoking Day Published By: No Smoking Day Published : 12/03/2002

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A picture of misery: the Truth about smoking, in smokers own words
Verbatim responses. Research conducted in October and November 2001, smokers were asked “If you had your time again, would you smoke?”  83% said no, and they were then asked why. This report outlines what they said, in their own words.
Author: No Smoking Day Published By: No Smoking Day Published : 12/03/2002

Nicorette (Pharmacia)
Nicorette (Pharmacia)
Nicorette patch, gum and inhalator support site for smokers. This site provides info and advice on these products and how to quit smoking.

Niquitin CQ (GlaxoSmithkline)
Niquitin CQ (GlaxoSmithkline)
Niquitin CQ make nicotine patches and this is the site the gives support for smokers trying to quit.