Quitting smoking

What are the benefits?

There are many benefits to quitting smoking. You will:

• Reduce your risk of cancer, heart and lung disease.
• Save money.
• Be healthier, feel better, breathe easier and look younger.
• Recover better from illness or surgery.
• Set a good example for your children.

Learn more about the benefits of being smoke-free

Counselling, information and support

There are many ways to quit smoking:

• Call Quitline on 13 78 48
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
• Visit Quit Tasmania
• Visit Smoke Free Generation for younger people 
• Download MyQuitBuddy app
• Speak to a smoking cessation nurse if you are in hospital.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) reduces your cravings and withdrawal symptoms. 

• Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, mouth spray and inhalers are all types of NRT. Most people use a patch and at least one other product. 
• Everyone is different. There is a dose that will work for you. Some people may need more than one patch.  
• NRT more than doubles your chance of quitting. 
• Your doctor can write you a prescription. This can make buying patches cheaper for you. 
• You can get NRT from pharmacies, supermarkets and in hospital.  
• Always refer to the instructions for use. 

Download a poster on Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Quitting without medication

• Many people quit smoking without medication.
• Try reducing the number of cigarettes over a few days.
• Choose a date to quit and stop.