NHS Smoking Helpline Reviews
Newest Review: ... don't let the waiting list put you off however. When you start there will be about 10-12 people in the same boat as you, all wanting to stop smoking. You are encouraged to talk about your smoking and why you want to quit. Unfortunately on my first session at the clinic, it was hogged by one man who talked for over half the session about why it was so important for him to give up, meaning we didn't have much time to get to know other people. We were given options to try to stop - you can use patches, gum, willpower or Zyban. I opted for Zyban, which is an anti-depressant drug which abates cravings for nicotine. We were given weekly pres... more
Customer NHS Smoking Helpline Reviews (2)
NHS Smoking Helpline: NHS Smoking Cessation Clinic (1047 words)by - written on 19/11/08, updated on 14/06/09 (Very useful, 299 readings)
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I started smoking at the quite ridiculous age of 21 - quite what possessed me I do not know, but I was soon hooked on this disgusting habit. Over the years I would occasionally try to give up but I found it incredibly hard, even though smoking was becoming increasingly socially unacceptable. I would wear 24 hour patches to get me through long flights and would annoy companions with my constant cries of "I need a cigarette". In 2005 it was announced that smoking in public places would become illegal in Scotland from April 2006. Having been to states in the US where it was banned, I had realised I didn't really like having to ... Read the complete review
by - written on 26/11/01, updated on 18/01/02
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Well the title is drastic but that is one of the signs that came up when I checked out this site and clicked on the I need a cigarette now button did it have an effect well has the title had an effect on you reading this opinion ? I have wanted to give up smoking ever since my daughter was born and I have tried patches and gum with no success so i thought I would give this website a go and when you read about all the things smoking does and who is giving up and why it really does give you a whole new boost to the desire to stop and I have not had a fag since yesterday and my first read of this site. This site is supported and run by the NHS and is ... Read the complete review
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