When it comes to quitting cigarettes, everyone's experience is different.
Some can stop cold turkey while others might need what's called nicotine replacement therapy or NRT.
What is NRT?
"Nictoine replacement therapy is a name for a variety of products that you may have heard of like nicotine patches, gum or lozenges," says Rachel Hull from Cancer Council Queensland. Read more about smoking and tobacco here.
"They're designed to give the body a little bit of nicotine to help people get through those really strong cravings for a cigarette when they decide to quit."
Some people avoid NRT because they believe it's expensive.
But Rachel Hull says people who want to quit can access products at a reduced cost.
"The nicotine patches are available at a cheaper rate by seeing a GP," she explains.
"You get a script (prescription) to go down to the pharmacy and obtain them."
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access some nicotine replacement products at a cheaper rate as well."
There is other medication you can use that doesn't contain nicotine to help you quit. Medication of this type work on the receptors in your brain to relieve the craving and withdrawl symptons you experience when quitting.
Where to get help?
Speak to your doctor at your local health service
Call QUITLINE 13 78 48
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