58.4% of British smokers aged 16+ want to quit. Every year of smoking after 35-40 loses about 3 months of life expectancy. Quitting reduces risk of 50 different illnesses and conditions. Smoking cessation improves mental health and happiness
Create a detailed quit plan with a doctor's appointment. Schedule quit date no more than a week or two ahead. Consider nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for 50-60% success rate
Medications like Chantix and Zyban can help reduce nicotine cravings. Nicotine replacement therapy delivers nicotine gradually while abstaining. Cold turkey approach involves complete cessation in one go. Natural therapies include acupuncture, black pepper oil, and meditation. Counseling increases success rates by 40-80%
Nicotine triggers dopamine release in the brain, creating feelings of pleasure. Smoking creates a constant nicotine withdrawal pattern. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms begin within 30 minutes of last cigarette. Smoking becomes associated with various emotions and situations
Nicotine addiction is 1% physical and 99% mental. Withdrawal begins immediately after smoking or vaping. Most nicotine leaves body within 48 hours, maximum 3 weeks
34 million U.S. adults smoke cigarettes. Smoking causes 480,000 premature deaths annually. Nearly 70% of current smokers want to quit. Only 8% of smokers quit successfully for 6-12 months