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Smoking

Some smokers consider that cigarettes can help them to feel less stressed or as a way of enjoying a shared experience with friends. Nicotine is an addictive substance which affects individuals in different ways. It’s estimated that approximately 10 million people smoke in the UK and 114,000 die each year from smoking-related illness. Cigarettes cannot be legally sold in the UK, to anyone under the age of 18yrs old.

You are not alone

People smoke for variety of reasons like relieving stress, habit, peer pressure, socializing and addiction. Many smokers actually want to give up for health or financial reasons but find it very hard. The addiction to nicotine and the habit means that stopping smoking can cause withdrawal symptoms including feeling irritable, feeling restless and having disturbed sleep. If you would like more information about the effects of smoking or you would like to give up, there are lots of supports available.

How the lowdown can help

You can contact us for free and confidential counselling, information and advice on this or any issue. Our counsellors and nurses are all fully trained and whether you’d like to talk about your own smoking habits or those of someone you care about, we’re here to listen and help. You can drop-in, make an appointment or call us for counselling or to chat about your situation.

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Other support

National Health Service smoking helpline

0800 0224 33
www.healthm8.net
www.nhs.uk/smokefree
de-de.help-eu.com
www.quit.org.uk