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Dried tobacco arranged in the shape of lungs burns

Oct 20, 2025Why quitSmoking

Tobacco products FAQs

Although there are many types of tobacco products available with a range of different tobaccos and chemical additives, there are none that are known to be less harmful.

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Jul 10, 2025How to quitSmokingVaping

Your quitting journey

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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Oct 24, 2025Helping othersVaping

Practical tips on talking to a teen about vaping

The key message is that despite what it looks like in school bathrooms or on social media, most young people do not vape.

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May 10, 2024How to quitStaying quitSmokingVaping

About the NT Quitline (13 7848)

Quitline (13 7848) is a confidential, evidence-based telephone counselling service. The NT Quitline operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm ACST.

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Nov 1, 2024Why quitSmoking

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.

A farmer rolling up large tobacco leaves in a field

Mar 3, 2025Why quitSmoking

From farm to cigarette: Slavery in the nicotine supply chain

Big tobacco corporations responsible for nicotine production often exploit farmers and workers from impoverished countries, keeping them in what has been labelled “slavery by another name".

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Sep 16, 2024Why quit

Nicotine Pouches Exposed: What You Need to Know

Nicotine pouches, sometimes known as 'Zyns,' are small pouches filled with white powder. This powder contains nicotine, flavourings, and other ingredients.

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Vaping Facts FAQs

Commonly asked questions about e-cigarettes and vaping, and references to data sources used on this website.

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Mar 1, 2024Staying quitSmokingVaping

Top strategies to cope with withdrawal

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, feeling irritable, feeling anxious and finding it hard to concentrate, can be a challenge.

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Feb 24, 2024Staying quitHow to quitSmokingVaping

What to do when you’re having a craving

Cravings can come crashing down on you, sometimes without warning. But they also only last a matter of minutes. Here are some tips to help you wait them out.

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May 9, 2025How to quitStaying quitSmokingVaping

When to try quitting again

Have you returned to smoking or vaping and find yourself reflecting on when it would be great time to quit again? There's never a 'good' time to quit, but you can make it your time to quit.

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Feb 1, 2024How to quitStaying quitSmokingVaping

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.