I’m ready to quit. How do I start?

So, you’re ready to quit smoking or vaping – congratulations! Here are some ideas for getting started and getting prepared.

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Helping people in LGBTIQA+ communities to quit

Did you know: Smoking rates in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQA+) communities are about double the national average? Quit is a culturally safe space, here to empower people in the LGBTIQA+ community who smoke to quit. Quitline counsellors can also support you to quit vaping, or support you if you're using vapes to quit smoking.

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Make your house and car smoke or vape-free

People who smoke or vape tell us that it feels good to take control. Let the cigarettes or vapes know that they're on the way out. An easy first step is to make your house and your car smoke or vape-free.

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My loved one smokes or vapes, but I wish they didn't

It's tough to watch your loved one smoke or vape. And it's understandable that you want them to quit. Here are a few things to consider before you talk to them about it.

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Quitting leads to better health even if you gain weight

Research shows you reduce serious risks to your health when you stop smoking, even if you gain weight.  Weight gain when you quit smoking is not a given, let's look into it...

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Nicotine addiction explained

There's a lot more to smoking than just habits. Nicotine is an addictive substance that causes the urge to smoke. What's going on behind the scenes?

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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 and feelings of withdrawal by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking. Nicotine gum is often used together with the nicotine patch, which is a long-acting type of NRT, to help you quit. Watch the video and read the information below to learn about nicotine gum and how to use it to help you stop smoking.

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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 reduce cravings and feelings of withdrawal by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking. The nicotine inhalator is often used together with the nicotine patch, which is a long-acting type of NRT, to help you quit.

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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 feelings of withdrawal by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking. Nicotine lozenges are often used together with the nicotine patch, which is a long-acting type of NRT, to help you quit. Watch the video and read the information below to learn about the nicotine lozenges and how to use them to help you stop smoking.

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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 to reduce cravings and feelings of withdrawal by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking. The nicotine mouth spray is often used together with the nicotine patch, which is a long-acting type of NRT, to help you quit. Watch the video and read the information below to learn about the nicotine mouth spray and how to use it to help you stop smoking.

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