Quitting smoking info

Ok cool, so you’re looking for information about quitting smoking. There are lots of different ways to quit. Make sure you find as much information as you can about quitting. Check out www.quit.org.nz or talk to others who have quit. What was it like for them? What did they find helpful? Anything they would suggest?

Here are a few ways to get support to quit.

Txt2Quit
Getting TXT messages can help keep your motivation up and give you some advice and support along the way as you quit. Sign up for Txt2Quit and get TXT message support sent straight to your mobile.

Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges
Patches, gum and lozenges can double your chances of quitting. They take the edge off cravings in the first few weeks. You can order patches, gum and lozenges here. There will be a charge at the pharmacy of $10-20 for eight weeks’ supply.

Online quitter community
Sign up for the quitter community and you’ll be able to keep your own blog, track your quitting stats about how much money you have not spent on tobacco, and get Quit Tip emails with personal quitting advice. If you are already signed up for Txt2Quit, you’re ready to go on the online community.