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REVEALED: How much the cost of your cigarettes has increased

Cigarette prices have embarked on a serious hike over the years. As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed his plans to increase the cost once more in the government’s Autumn Statement, we’ve casted our minds all the way back to 1995 to see how prices have soared. In 1995, you could head to the shops and

How you can have success this Stoptober

From Sober October to Stoptober, millions of people around the nation will be attempting to give up one of their vices next month for at least 28 days to reap the benefits of going smoke or alcohol free. With October looming, we’re sure self-doubt has started to kick in and you’re starting to wonder if

Which form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is best for you?

With Stoptober just under a month away, many of us will have quitting smoking for the 28-day challenge on our minds. Typically when people quit smoking, they will use stop smoking treatments (NRT) to help curb those pesky cravings and reduce withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve not had much success with quitting before (did you know

Quit smoking during Pride

LGBTQ+ people are far more likely to smoke than straight people. Around seven in 10 LGBTQ+ people smoke regularly, casually or are former smokers. Caroline Kenny, Clinical Professional Lead for Tobacco control at Everyone Health said “There is limited research into why the prevalence for smoking is so high within the LGBTQ+ community but we

31 Things you can Spend Your Money on Instead of Cigarettes

Did you know the average pack of cigarettes will now set you back a cool £14.47? That works out to £57.88 monthly, and an eye-watering £694.56 a year – if you just have a 1 pack-a-week habit, that is. Are your pockets hurting yet? If the saving on monetary costs isn’t enough to convince you

Protect your smile and your health this National Smile Month

When it comes to looking after the health of your mouth, you can do more than brushing your teeth to ensure your smile is protected. Smoking can have a huge impact on your mouth health, and can lead to gum disease or mouth cancer if not actioned. The nicotine and tar found in cigarettes can

Stress and Smoking

It’s a common misconception that smoking is an instant stress-reliver, which is likely why so many of us turn to tobacco to cope when stress hits. However, research continues to show that smoking *actually* increases anxiety and tension. How, you ask? Well, this is because nicotine creates an immediate feeling of relaxation which is what

Stopping Smoking at Ramadan

Replace shisha with Isha this Ramadan. It’s a common misconception that shisha is ‘better’ for you than smoking tobacco, however did you know that just 1 shisha session (*which lasts typically 20-80 minutes) is the same amount of carbon monoxide as smoking over 100 cigarettes? Just like regular cigarette smoking, these toxins from tobacco-based shisha

National No Smoking Day

National No Smoking Day falls on the 8th March this year. It is a day used to spread awareness about the negative effects of smoking and encourage smokers to quit. So why not quit today and start your journey to a smoke and nicotine free life. Whether you’re on the journey of trying to quit

Smoking in Film and TV

There was a time where smoking in TV and films was on the decrease, where the amount of hours showing a smoking related scene decreased by almost 7 hours between the years of 1950 and 1982[1]. However, it is once again on the rise, with the amount of times tobacco is used within PG 13