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Stop smoking support

The challenge of stopping smoking

Stop-smoking interventions

Overcoming obstacles

Supporting customers

Combination therapy

Vaping cessation

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OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

Being aware of the potential obstacles to quitting smoking can help you in your conversations. Although smokers may be aware of the health risks of smoking, there are many obstacles to overcome to give up. Dependence is a combination of pharmacological dependence and behavioural factors.

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS:

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Light-headedness(Duration < 48 hours)
Disturbed sleep(Duration < 1 week)
Poor concentration(Duration < 2 weeks)
URGES TO SMOKE(Duration > 2 weeks)
Restlessness(Duration < 4 weeks)
Depression(Duration < 4 weeks)
Irritability & aggression(Duration < 4 weeks)
Increased appetite(Duration > 10 weeks)

*Of quitters affected

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) gives the body the nicotine it craves without the other harmful chemicals that are present in cigarettes. It helps fight withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.

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