If you’re one of the 100 million people in the world who’ve vowed to give up the evil weed this year, then take heart; you don’t just have to rely on willpower.

Quitting or Stopping Smoking Cold Turkey gives you a one in 20 chance of staying smoke-free for at least a year, but you can double or even quadruple your chances of success with a little bit of help.

And if you feel like throwing in the towel, just remember that there are now 11 million ex-smokers in the UK alone With your willpower and our help, you’ll hopefully soon be joining their ranks.

The Most Popular ways to quit or stop smoking at present are:

• Nicotine replacement therapy
• Zyban & Wellbutrin
• Stop smoking groups
• Acupuncture
• Hypnotherapy
• Herbal cigarettes
• Nicotine fading

If you decide to try alternative therapies it’s important to find a registered practitioner. The Institute of Complementary Medicine or The British Complementary Medicine Association can supply further information on the services available and details of local practitioners.