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How can Quitline help?
Quitline counsellors can help you build, and keep up, your motivation to quit, help you create a plan to stop smoking and/or vaping that suits you,...
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Your quit vaping plan
Quitting vaping is a journey, and with the right plan, you can achieve your goal. Take a step-by-step approach and build a plan that fits your...
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Tips to help you quit vaping
Congratulations on deciding to stop vaping! To give you the best chance of quitting, a great place to start is to make a plan and get prepared.
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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:
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3 ways to maximise your chances of quitting for good
Prepare for the first few days, reach out for support and make a plan for risky situations: 3 key steps towards being quit for good!
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How to deal with the first few days
The first few days of quitting can be the most challenging. You may have strong regular cravings due to nicotine withdrawal and also from triggers...
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Breaking free from smoking or vaping: a guide for you and your loved ones
Breaking free from smoking or vaping can feel overwhelming. We know lots of people try many times before they stop for good, and people can often...
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Beat the cravings to smoke or vape
Tired of letting cravings control you? Beat the cravings, one at a time. Quitting is an around-the-clock challenge. Making small changes to your...
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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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How nicotine worsens stress
We all get stressed and we all have different ways of dealing with it. If you smoke or vape, it's tempting to reach for it when things are tough....
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Quit is here to help
Whether or not you feel ready to stop smoking or vaping, Quit is here to help.
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): frequently asked questions
Evidence has shown that using NRTs along with support from a service like Quitline can be effective in helping people to stop smoking. Watch the...
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Combination nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Using the nicotine patch plus a faster-acting type of NRT gives you a better chance of stopping smoking than using one type of NRT alone.
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Nicotine gum
The nicotine gum is a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can be used to help you stop smoking. Nicotine gum helps to reduce cravings...
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Nicotine inhalator
The nicotine inhalator is a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can be used to help you stop smoking. The nicotine inhalator helps to...
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Nicotine lozenges
The nicotine lozenge is a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can be used to help you stop smoking. It helps to reduce cravings and...
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Nicotine patches
Nicotine patches are a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can be used to help you stop smoking. Nicotine patches help to reduce...
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Nicotine mouth spray
The nicotine mouth spray is a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can be used to help you stop smoking. The nicotine mouth spray helps...
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Think about why you smoke and why you want to quit. Click on the tools below for a step-by-step plan that works for you. Or explore the articles below to help you to get ready to quit.
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Audrey's story
Audrey started smoking at university, where sharing cigarettes and research papers were common. But after experiencing health issues, Audrey...
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Henry's story
As Henry discovered a passion for competitive rowing, he realised the negative impact smoking had on his lung capacity. Racing on the river served...
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Rick's story
Rick won’t deny the challenges he faced while quitting smoking, but once he quit, he felt that anything in life was possible.
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Lily's story
By quitting vaping, Lily has experienced a newfound sense of physical and mental freedom, empowering her to embrace a healthier, happier life.
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Rob's story
Rob spent 10 years trying to quit for good. How did he do it? With oranges and his might.
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Aunty Hazel's story
My name is Aunty Hazel and I’m from Dimboola Victoria. My mob is Wotjobaluk and I am an elder. I had never intended to give up smoking but on the...
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