Stop Smoking

Withdrawal symptoms
It’s important to be prepared for the withdrawal symptoms that typically occur in the difficult early stages of giving up smoking.

If I have COPD, why should I stop smoking?
COPD will progress more rapidly unless you do stop smoking. Quitting will increase your lung function and could prevent your having to use supplemental oxygen within months.

Your life after cigarettes
The health benefits of giving up smoking are reward enough, but check out these additional bonuses.

Timeline: the benefits of quitting
Did you know that your health starts improving within 20 minutes of stubbing out your last cigarette? Have a look at our list of health benefits over time.

Need more reason to quit?
Every year, smoking kills more people globally than Aids and tuberculosis combined. We take a look at the risks of this destructive habit.

Prepare for battle
Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand. So here's what to do before you take the plunge.

The $$$ of smoking
Another day, another packet. This tool will show you exactly how much cash you're spending on cigarettes. You may be in for a shock.