Smoking and Vaping Treatment

Smoking and vaping

Kick the habit and quit smoking or vaping with InstantScripts. Access tailored prescriptions to aid in smoking cessation and take a significant step towards a healthier lifestyle today.

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What is nicotine dependence?

How does nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) work?

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a commonly recommended treatment for nicotine dependence. NRT functions by delivering nicotine into the bloodstream, helping to minimise or eliminate cigarette cravings. It is considered a first-line medicine for addressing nicotine dependence and can increase the chances of successfully quitting smoking. NRT is available in various forms, such as patches, chewing gum, lozenges, mouth sprays, and inhalers. Combining different NRT types can enhance effectiveness.

When should I speak to a doctor?

If you are considering quitting smoking, it is recommended to speak to a doctor, especially if you are pregnant or have a chronic health condition. They can assess your situation and assist in developing a plan to maximise your chances of success. Additionally, if you have concerns about the side effects of medications used to treat nicotine dependence, it is advisable to discuss them with a healthcare professional.

What are the benefits of quitting tobacco?

Smoking tobacco harms nearly every organ in your body and its smoke contains nearly 70 known cancer-causing chemicals. There are many benefits of quitting smoking and vaping including:

Improved health, physically and mentally

Become addiction-free

Reduce other health risks

Easier to fall pregnant if you’re trying

Reduce any health impacts on your friends and family if you smoke near them

Reduce your impact on the environment

Save money

Nicotine dependence, also known as addiction, occurs when individuals have difficulty reducing or quitting their use of tobacco products due to the addictive properties of nicotine. Signs of nicotine dependence include smoking within 30 minutes of waking up, consuming 10 or more cigarettes daily, and experiencing cravings and withdrawal symptoms when attempting to cut down or quit.

Sources

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines-to-treat-nicotine-dependence, NSW Health (Nicotine dependence and withdrawal—Tobacco and smoking), NSW Government (iCanQuit)