Quitting with a buddy

The best things in life are done with a close friend or loved one. If you're thinking about quitting with a friend, here are some tips.

How quitting can improve your life - for the Chinese community

Quitting smoking explained

Congratulations on deciding to stop smoking! Let's go through some of the key things to know when you're working out how you'll quit:

Recognising your triggers

Ever noticed how certain things trigger your smoking and/or vaping?

Secondhand smoke and the people around you

When you smoke, the people around you inhale the smoke you breathe out and the smoke burning from the cigarette. This is called secondhand smoke. It's very harmful.

Setting a quit date and preparing to quit smoking or vaping

Setting a quit date can help you feel like you're taking control, and it gives you time to prepare.

5 things that happen when you quit

When you stop smoking or vaping, there are lots of benefits. Here are some of the things you have to look forward to!

Slip-ups are a common part of quitting

Quitting can be a journey of ups and down. It's common for people to have a 'slip-up' while trying to quit. Treat any 'slip-up' as a sign you need to revise your quitting strategy. Try not to spend your energy on self-blame.

Smokes can lead to strokes

If you smoke, you’re twice as likely to experience a stroke. Continuing to smoke after experiencing a stroke increases your risk of another stroke.