Smoking Cessation

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health and the health of the people around you. An estimated 114,000 people in the UK die from smoking related diseases every year. Nicotine, an addictive substance that makes quitting smoking all the more difficult, is just 1 of 4,000 toxic chemicals contained in a single cigarette. Thousands of people who smoke many still find it impossible to overcome their craving for nicotine, even with smoking cessation treatment such as gum, patches and tablets. If you do not quit smoking you are at risk of long-term critical illnesses such as cancers, heart and lung disease as well as chronic breathing problems.

There is help for people who are struggling to kick the habit for good. Champix is a smoking cessation treatment that can be used to quit smoking in as little as 12 weeks.

Why should I quit smoking?

Giving up reduces the chance of developing the following health problems:

• Cancer of the lungs, liver, throat, mouth and bladder
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Heart disease and stroke
• Impotence in men
• Cervical cancer in women
• Infertility
• High blood pressure
• Kidney failure

With smoking cessation treatment you can also prevent asthma and further respiratory problems from developing. Heavy breathing and difficulty performing basic physical activity may not pose an immediate threat to your long-term health but they may be the very start of more serious health concerns such as bronchitis and emphysema.

When should I quit smoking?

Doctors will always advise you to quit smoking as soon as possible to give your body a higher chance of repairing the damage caused by cigarettes. You can use smoking cessation treatment regardless of how long you have been addicted; giving up is achievable after weeks, months and even years.

How can I quit smoking?

Giving up smoking for good requires commitment from you, and the support and encouragement from your friends and family. It’s possible to quit smoking on the spot, although you’re more likely to avoid falling into a relapse if you cut down gradually using a smoking cessation aid. Speak to your doctor, agree to set a date when you wish to quit smoking and monitor your progress with a diary or journal. You can also contact our medical team if you’d like more advice.

Remember, giving up smoking is a long-term process that may take up to a year to accomplish. Smoking cessation treatments are available to help reduce the duration of treatment to just 12 weeks. If this is the first time you are attempting to quit smoking, you may wish to explore all the available solutions, maybe combining different forms of treatment to best avoid nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Which treatment should I choose?

Smoking cessation treatment can be used by all smokers over the age of 18. A small number of people require no quit smoking aids whatsoever, although the majority of people quit successfully with medication and behavioral support. The smoking cessation treatment can be decided by you, or by your doctor, in person or via an online consultation. The most common methods of quit smoking treatment involve nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), which is available as a pill, patch, gum, inhaler and a spray.

NRT can be obtained over the counter without a prescription, but the relapse rate is still high, with only 17% of people remaining permanently smoke free after their first attempt. A prescription smoking cessation treatment called Champix Varenicline is a 12-week treatment is now recognised as the most successful quit smoking treatment available. People attempting to quit smoking with Champix have more than double the chances of quitting than with NRT and most users suffer minimal withdrawal symptoms.

Buying smoking cessation treatment online

Champix can be ordered online and dispatched to your address the very next day to help you quit smoking as soon as possible. If you are a particularly heavy smoker you may require longer treatment, which can be administered as part of a 24 week course. Patients can receive Champix tablets by successfully completing an online consultation with our doctor, which is strictly confidential and takes just a few minutes to fill in. To receive smoking cessation medication to quit smoking within 12 weeks click the button below and start your free consultation.