Question: after all your research what have u found is the best way to stop smoking

Abby Hunter answered on 13 Jun 2018:

It really depends on the person. Some people are able to quit easily cold turkey (I would say they are in the minority). Some people make several quit attempts. Some people quit and start again years later.

Research shows that some form of medication in combination with behavioural support from a stop smoking practitioner is the most effective way to quit smoking.

We do have population data that shows that e-cigs are now the most popular tool for quitting smoking, with 37% of smokers using them for quit attempts.

If someone is serious about quitting it is important to set a quit date to give yourself some time to mentally prepare, make sure family and friends are aware so that you have support, and if possible, visit a stop smoking practitioner (however many of these services are being closed due to funding cuts). You can also visit your GP who can refer you to the nearest stop smoking centre and prescribe medication.