Key takeaways Smoking remains a major cause of preventable deaths, costing $137 billion yearly. Teenage smoking has decreased Indigenous Australians face higher smoking rates, influenced by socio-economic factors. Vaping rates among school students rise NVPs only be used for smoking cessation Cigarette smoking rates have continued to steadily decline in Australia for two decades.Improved public health messaging, government tobacco control strategies, improved smoking cessation tools, and the implementation of smoke-free environments have all contributed to a decrease in smoking among the Australian population.Though smoking was once prevalent among young adults and teenagers, smoking rates among today’s youth continue to fall…

Key takeaways Understanding Bupropion: An Antidepressant for Smoking Cessation Bupropion vs. NRT: Effectiveness in Smoking Cessation Dosage and Usage Instructions for Bupropion in Quitting Smoking Managing Side Effects: A Closer Look at Bupropion’s Tolerability Eligibility and Precautions: Who Can Safely Take Bupropion? There are a number of treatment options you can consider on your road to quitting smoking.  It’s important to discuss these options with a trained GP who can work with you on a treatment plan and support you along the way.Therapies include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), counselling and behavioural therapy, and pharmacotherapy.Another option is bupropion, one of the…

Key takeaways NVPs from pharmacies suit smoking cessation. Pharmacy NVPs are highly tested and designed for quitting. Prescription required for nicotine vape juice use. Choose purposeful vaping over casual use. Quitting smoking is a challenging journey, but with the right tools and support, it is achievable. One effective aid in this process is nicotine vape juice, which can help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms.Vaping works by heating a nicotine vape juice (also known as e-liquid) in order to create an aerosol (also known as vapour) that can be inhaled.With March 2024’s restrictions on the importation and sale of all…

Key takeaways Nicotine Replacement Therapy aids quitting. Nicotine stimulates adrenal glands, causing addiction. Nicotine Replacement Therapy reduces cravings and withdrawal. NRT increases quitting odds by 50-60%. Patches, gum, lozenges, tablets, inhalers, nasal spray. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products are some of the best-researched tools for helping people quit smoking. They’ve helped many smokers who’ve struggled to quit cold turkey and keep slipping back into the habit. If you’ve tried quitting but find yourself going back, NRT products can make the process easier to handle.Let’s dive into what these products are and how they can support you on your journey to quit smoking…

Key takeaways Withdrawal Symptoms Are Uncomfortable But Temporary Timely Treatment and Support Ensure Success Nicotine’s Impact Lingers, but Not Forever Coping Strategies: Support, Routine, and Motivation When it comes to quitting smoking, we all know the benefits far outweigh the downsides. However, if you’ve tried to quit before, you also know that withdrawal symptoms can feel so intense that they push many people back into smoking.Nicotine withdrawal is uncomfortable and often feels unbearable — but it’s important to remember that these sensations are temporary and cannot physically harm you. The key to overcoming them is staying focused and having a…

Key takeaways Smoking raises heart disease and cancer risk. Tobacco smoke is a leading hypertension cause Toxic chemicals in smoke harm organs. Vaping is a helpful tool to stop smoking Nicotine causes non-lethal, short-term blood pressure spikes. We have known for a very long time that smoking cigarettes increases the chances of developing heart disease and cancer. Similarly, we know that along with high cholesterol and high salt intake, smoking is one of the leading causes of high blood pressure (also known as; hypertension). This article will explore whether vaping can raise or even cause high blood pressure.Does Vaping cause…

Key takeaways Nicotine withdrawal challenges, but symptoms are temporary. Withdrawal starts hours after last cigarette, peaks in 48. Symptoms last 2 to 4 weeks, gradually decreasing. Physical symptoms include restlessness, increased appetite, sleep issues. Psychological symptoms: anxiety, anger, difficulty concentrating, cravings. It’s no surprise that quitting smoking is a challenge – cigarettes are designed to make it that very way.Nicotine is the primary chemical responsible for the addictiveness of cigarettes, and when you’ve gone a while without smoking, your body experiences withdrawal from nicotine. The symptoms that follow can be uncomfortable, and these symptoms are almost always the cause of…

Key takeaways Quitting smoking is challenging but achievable with dedication. Benefits of quitting include reduced risks of diseases. Timely improvements in health follow quitting smoking. Success rates increase with professional help from programs. Strategies for quitting involve building support, identifying triggers. The serious and damaging health implications of smoking are well-proven and understood. Despite this, a survey conducted in 2019 reported over 2.8 million Australians continued to smoke. While the number of smokers has continued to fall gradually over recent years, the challenges that come with quitting continue to keep cigarettes in mouths. Quitting smoking is difficult, but with the…

Key takeaways Only local pharmacies are the only sources of legitimate e-cigarettes Local pharmacy offers simplicity, support, and insurance. Caution urged when buying e-cigarettes from overseas. If you’re looking for where to buy e-cigarettes in Australia, you’ve come to the right place. Also known as nicotine vaping products (NVPs), these are helpful tools for stopping smoking.There are a few different ways to buy e-cigarettes in Australia and this helpful guide will run you through each of those, as well as their unique considerations.Firstly, let’s learn about the different types of e-cigarettesThere are legitimate NVPs from pharmacies and illegal NVPs in…

Key takeaways Vaping without prescription is illegal in Australia. March 2024: All NVPs sold outside pharmacies illegal New regulations aim to stamp out illegal vaping. Legally buy nicotine vaping products with a prescription. Online purchases without prescription are illegal and unsafe. Whether vapes are ‘legal’ in Australia or not can be a little confusing. Australian vaping laws are a blend of state and federal laws, so the answer may vary depending on where in Australia you are.Let’s clear it up in today’s post.Are Vapes Getting Banned in Australia? | Current Vaping RegulationsIf you wish to vape in Australia, then doing…