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Smoking and surgery – how quitting can help you

New research shows that quitting at least four weeks before undergoing surgery can greatly reduce your risk of smoking-related complications. And quitting can even improve your recovery.

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Shisha pipes vs cigarettes

With its sweet smell from numerous bars & cafes in Victoria, people often mistakenly think that waterpipes (shisha & hookah) are less harmful than cigarettes.

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To Quit είναι εδώ για να σας βοηθήσει να σταματήσετε το κάπνισμα ή το άτμισμα

Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful choices you can make—not only for your own health but also for the people who matter most in your life.

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How can Quitline help?

Quitline counsellors can help you create your own step-by-step plan to quit smoking or vaping, and support you throughout your quit journey.

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Celebrating 40 years of Quitline counselling

Generations of Australians have been supported to quit smoking and vaping. With a wealth of experience, Quitline counsellors are here to support people to quit, every step of the way.

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Understanding emotional triggers

Do you smoke and/or vape when you’re stressed, excited or bored? Emotions can trigger cravings.

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Is smoking controlling you?

Do you find that smoking is a hassle? People who smoke tell us that they feel controlled by their cigarettes. They also say that it feels great to take control when they quit.

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Five ways to help you relax and relieve stress

Quitting can feel stressful, especially in the first few weeks. How will you get your me time when you quit?

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Quitline - FAQs

Aboriginal Quitline is a counselling and support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking or vaping.

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Why do I want to smoke when I drink?

Some people crave alcohol when they are smoking, and crave cigarettes when they are drinking. Why is this?

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Understanding why you smoke or vape

The journey towards quitting starts with understanding why you smoke or vape. Here, we look at three aspects of addiction that will help train your brain to live without smoking or vaping.

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How do I know if my child is vaping?

The easiest way to detect vape use is if there is an unexpected smell in the air from vape flavouring.