GP Quit Smoking Advice

1. Alternative quit methods

1.1. Hypnotherapy

1.2. Patches

1.3. Herbal remedies

1.4. electric cigarettes/vapour cigarettes

1.5. Gum

2. Pros and Cons of Quitting

2.1. Healthier lifestyle

2.2. Decreases risk of cancer

2.3. Cheaper

2.4. Lower risk of heart disease/death

2.5. Will smoker be able to commit, stay off cigarettes

2.6. Community/social acceptance

3. Quit 'Cold Turkey'

3.1. No financial cost

3.2. no risk of addiction to drugs

3.3. Takes will power, motivation

3.4. Is there a support system ie family and friends

4. Access to help to quit

4.1. location of residence close to GP/medical centre

4.2. Availability of drugs

5. Risk of addiction/reliance on drugs