Ways to give up
There are several different ways to help you stop, so you can find the one that best suits your lifestyle.
One-to-one or group sessions
Pharmacies across Lothian offer up to 12-weeks of one-to-one support. These personal sessions double your chances of success – see the pharmacy scheme section on this website to find one near you.
One-to-one Plus
Individual support sessions plus nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can mean you are four times more likely to stop for good. There are trained therapists running services throughout Lothian just contact us and we’ll put you in touch.
Zyban
Is a drug which reduces the cravings for nicotine. It is only available on prescription and is medically not suitable for everyone.
Champix
Reduces the desire for nicotine and makes smoking feel unpleasant. Again it is also only available on prescription.
Self-help
Our self-help guide, Your Path to a Smokefree Life is a very useful aid to help you succeed in stopping smoking.
A Personal Story
"Sucker on the End" poem by Kathryn Wishart, 2009
NHS Scotland
Also provides helpful information and practical advice about stopping. To find out more visit www.canstopsmoking.com
About nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
- NRT reduces the craving for cigarettes by giving you a lower dose of nicotine, which is gradually reduced.
- NRT is safer than smoking as it doesn't contain the other 4,000 harmful chemicals in every cigarette.
- NRT comes in patches, gum, lozenge, microtab, nasal sprays and inhalators, and can be bought from a pharmacy or got on prescription.
- Young people and pregnant women should try stop smoking support sessions first before trying NRT.