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Staying quit for good

Quitting can take many tries but there are ways you can improve your chance of success.

Give yourself the best chance of quitting for good.

You’ve tried quitting and found that it’s not easy. You might have tried a few times, but quitting hasn’t lasted. What can you do to give yourself the best chances of quitting for good?

You’re not alone; many people who successfully quit need to try several times. Every time you try, you learn more about what works and what doesn’t. It’s useful to think about what triggers you to smoke or vape. This helps you to avoid situations where you may give in to a craving.

There are some things that you can do today to improve your chances of quitting for good.

Find out about nicotine replacement therapy. There are different types, so you can choose what suits you best. There are also other medications that are available to help people quit. Ask your doctor, another health professional or Quitline counsellor for more information.

Make your car and home smoke and vape-free by removing cigarettes, vapes and any related equipment and accessories to minimise triggers.

Contact Quitline and find out how this free service helps thousands of people to quit.

The MyQuitBuddy app can also help with motivation and distract you when cravings hit.

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Every time you try to quit, you learn more about what works and what doesn't.

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