Stop Smoking Service

Stop Smoking: Quit Your Way

We all know smoking is very harmful to our health but giving up can be hard. But you can stop smoking with Colinton Mains Pharmacy’s Stop Smoking Service in Edinburgh. Smoking rates are dropping faster than ever and not smoking is the social norm. However, there are still more than 7 million adults who smoke in the UK.

Why giving up smoking is difficult?

Even people who really want to quit can find it hard. That’s because the nicotine found in tobacco is very addictive and creates withdrawal symptoms and cravings. And it’s the withdrawal from the nicotine that makes quitting smoking hard. Common withdrawal symptoms include:

– Urge to smoke
– Weight gain
– Headaches
– Insomnia
– Concentration problems
– Fatigue
– Restlessness
– Irritability

Tips to help you quit smoking:

– Get support from friends by asking them to smoke around you.
– Don’t replace cigarettes with food – go for a five-minute walk instead of your cigarette break to reduce your cravings.
– Save the money you would have spent on cigarettes in a jar so you can see your progress.
– Stay positive – every day without a cigarette is a good thing.
– E-cigarettes may help to quit smoking but are not a risk-free alternative.

You can also use different therapies to help you quit such as hypnotherapy, acupuncture, or counselling. Find what works for you.

How the Stop Smoking Service can help

Our pharmacists are accredited Stop Smoking advisors and can give you counselling about stopping smoking. Plus we can issue you with the appropriate anti-smoking products from the pharmacy.

The anti-smoking products we can provide include nicotine replacement patches, chewing gum, nasal sprays and, if appropriate, we will prescribe Champix (varenicline) tablets to help relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking. We can tailor a service for you over a twelve-week period to support your needs. We have had many successful patients who have stuck with this plan.

Giving up cigarettes is one of the best things to do for your health. Colinton Mains Pharmacy is here to help you quit smoking for good.

Contact us or book your appointment today to get the Stop Smoking service in Edinburgh.