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13 SMOKinG: paRt 5 OF 5 We really hope you are now a non-smoker. If you are then you are already healthier than you used to be, and getting better every day. If you have not quit yet, or did not manage it this time, do not lose heart because most quitters tried more than once. Let's look at some very interesting facts about quitting: 8%. The average success rate of those trying to quit using unaided methods. 10%. The average success rate of those trying to quit using unaided methods, when they have been advised to quit by their doctors. Listen to your doctor. 15%. The average success rate of those trying to quit with support (individual or group support or counselling). help, er, helps. 28%. The chances of success when using medications as well as support methods (group or individual). This is the ideal method. no difference. Between success rates of quitting cold-turkey (sudden stop) or by gradual reduction. So it is your choice here. dubiouS. There is little and usually no convincing evidence that alternative approaches such as acupuncture, hypnosis, aromatherapy, and herbal treatments are helpful. Try these if you want to but do not hope for too much. 4-5kg. Average weight gain of successful quitters, after one year. Not too bad and certainly not as unhealthy as smoking. 3-5%. Estimated increased quitting rates when cigarettes prices increase by 10%. It makes a difference. if at firSt… the truth is that the majority of ex-smokers tried to quit more than once. initial failure does not mean you cannot quit. ThAT'S IT We sincerely hope that this programme has offered you enough information, advice, and support to get you quit or on your way to quitting. We know it's hard but we also know it is important, even essential. It is most certainly possible. You wellbeing today is a result of your choices in the past. Your wellbeing tomorrow will be a result of your choices today. We truly wish you well.