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Half of the people who have quit smoking did it without any medical help. It can help too, if a smoker can reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke. Even if some has had several unsuccessful attempts, it is still worth trying again. It often takes more than one try to succeed. You can read more about medical options for quitting smoking here, including in pregnancy.

Research summaries

Complications after surgery: Can quitting smoking before surgery reduce the risks?

Nicotine replacement therapy started one or two months before planned surgery could halve the risk of complications like poor wound healing. more...

Quitting smoking: What works in pregnancy?

Quit smoking support programmes can help pregnant women quit smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy might not be more effective than other programmes. more...

Quitting smoking: Can an antidepressant improve the success rate?

People who want to quit smoking can increase their chances of short-term success if they use the antidepressant bupropion. But adverse effects are common, so the use of antidepressants needs to be carefully considered. more...

Quitting smoking: How much do nicotine patches and gum help?

Nicotine replacement products increase the chances that a heavy smoker will be able to quit smoking, but more than one attempt will usually be needed. more...

Smoking prevention: Can parents influence whether or not their children become smokers?

Whether or not a young person will take up smoking depends on their own attitudes and the influence of others, parents included. Parents' support and encouragement not to smoke may reduce the likelihood that a young person becomes a smoker. more...