NHS Stop Smoking support services If you want to quit smoking, initially it is a good idea to see your GP. They can provide help and advice about quitting, and can refer you to an NHS Stop Smoking support service. These services offer the best support for people who want to give up smoking. Studies show that you are four times more likely to quit smoking if you do it through the NHS. For more information about NHS Stop Smoking support services, call the NHS Stop Smoking helpline on 0800 022 4 332 (England only), or visit the Go smoke free website (see 'selected links' section). Treatment and support from your GP If you do not want to be referred to an NHS Stop Smoking support service, your GP can still provide treatment, support, and advice to help you quit smoking. At your first appointment, they will ask you about your smoking habits in order to assess your level of addiction, and outline the benefits of quitting. They can also help you to identify any factors that may make quitting difficult for you, such as living with others who smoke, and any stress that you experience in day-to-day life. Your GP can prescribe a smoking cessation treatment to help you quit. There are several different treatments available from your GP. The type that you are prescribed will depend on your own personal preference, any previous smoking cessation medication that you have taken, and any side effects that they may cause. The different types of smoking cessation treatments, their side effects,
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