Despite the known health risks, 38% of West Middlesbrough residents smoke. Smoking can be an easy habit to start, but a very difficult one to stop. However, many people do stop and manage to stay smoking-free. The following hints and tips could be your first step towards giving up smoking. Read on to see why...
If you have read all the facts and are now thinking of giving up smoking, the West Middlesbrough Health Team can help! The team offers smoking cessation support groups and individual sessions. They can prescribe Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) which can increase your chances of staying smoking free.
How Does NRT Work?
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms
- Reduces Cravings
- Resolves relapse rates
- Resolves weight gain
- Provides a coping strategy
- Gives the ex smoker a breathing space
To find out more about sessions in the area, call the health team on (01642) 352778 - GOOD LUCK!
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