Stop Smoking
Making the choice to
stop smoking is a very important first step, but some people find it hard to take the next one. Luckily, there is plenty of help and support available, as well as numerous products designed to help you
quit smoking. The GP-reviewed health information site BootsWebMD offers a dedicated Smoking cessation health centre where you can find all you need to know to support you in your attempt to quit smoking.
The negative health impacts of smoking are well known and can be very serious. Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK and can lead to cancer, heart disease and breathing problems as well as a variety of cosmetic side effects. Watch our
Smoking's Physical Effects video to see the ways smoking can worsen wrinkles and cause teeth stains and dry skin. Alternatively you can read the
effects of smoking and learn how smoking damages your body.
The good news is that the sooner you stop smoking, the sooner your body can start fighting the negative effects of smoking.
Kicking cravings and cutting out smoking
Many smokers find that willpower alone is not enough to help them kick the cravings, despite their best intentions. Nicotine replacement and
stop smoking products can offer a way for smokers to alleviate their cravings and concentrate on kicking the smoking habit once and for all. From
Nicotine gum or
lozenges and tablets to
inhalators and
sprays or
patches, there are plenty of smoking cessation aids.
Stop smoking with support
Support makes it easier for people to kick the smoking habit. If you want to stop smoking, you'll find help everywhere, from your GP to your pharmacist.
You'll even find plenty of support online, join our
Stop smoking bloggers and find out what's helping them to quit and why. You can stop smoking, with the right attitude and the right help.