Quit smoking on World No Tobacco Day

Initiated by the Health Organization, and supported in France by the Ministry of Health and Solidarity, World No-Tobacco Day is an annual initiative held every May 31. Whether seen as a challenge, a challenge or a symbolic date synonymous with help, World No Tobacco Day is the perfect opportunity to quit smoking by starting a smoking cessation program. Nicopouches.fr salutes and supports this commendable initiative, and offers advice and tips on how to make the most of May 31, and turn this one-off effort into long-term progress.

Motivated by the alarming fact that nearly a third of the 780 million people in the world who want to stop smoking fail in their attempts, often due to a lack of information or support, the WHO, the French Ministry of Health and Solidarity and Nicopouches.fr have joined forces to help you quit smoking.

Getting help to stop smoking

It's a fact that quitting smoking on your own, without prior preparation, support and short-, medium- or long-term vision, can be an arduous task. In fact, these are the main causes of the failure of unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking that you may have undertaken yourself, or of relapses and resumption of smoking.

To alleviate these difficulties, Nicopouches.fr has put together a list of tips to optimize the start of your smoking cessation on World No Tobacco Day, and to keep up your efforts over the long term, so that you can FINALLY get away from cigarettes and the well-known harmful effects of smoking.

Plan to quit smoking

Anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking knows that the lack of nicotine, a highly addictive molecule, is not the only difficulty. The sudden absence of the gestures and rituals associated with smoking also makes itself felt. Smoking a cigarette after a meal or coffee, during a break in the working day, or simply out of habit or boredom: all these rituals are turned upside down. 

Nicopouches.fr's tip for successfully quitting smoking: take a moment to think about the strategies and countermeasures you can put in place to combat withdrawal. 

Example: Is the post-meal cigarette the hardest thing for you to give up? Drink a large glass of water, eat an extra piece of fruit instead. Vitamin C is another replacement of dopamine (the "pleasure molecule") should help you feel a different kind of satisfaction from smoking a cigarette.

Several other solutions exist to counteract withdrawal, to be tried according to your personal tastes: physical exercise, meditation, reading... Don't hesitate to give them a try!

It's easier to quit smoking in a group

If you can, spend this World No-Tobacco Day in the company of people who also want to quit smoking. Being surrounded by people maximizes your chances of successfully quitting smoking. Think of it as a challenge to those close to you, or as an opportunity to do something you've been thinking about for a long time but didn't dare start. And if you're not a smoker or no longer a smoker, give your support to those close to you who want to stop smoking: they'll have a greater chance of success!

Nicopouches.fr's tip for quitting smoking: If you don't have the opportunity to surround yourself on World No-Tobacco Day, there are many communities of like-minded people on the Internet, such as Facebook groups and subreddits! During this day (and the following ones), verbalize your difficulties in holding out if you have any, which would be perfectly normal. Talking is liberating, and helps to overcome obstacles!

Consult healthcare professionals

Smoking is an addiction, and healthcare professionals are the best qualified to help you quit. Don't hesitate to consult your GP, your pharmacist, or even addictologists and tobaccologists. They'll be able to give you the advice and documentation you need to help you through the process, and follow your progress to help you succeed in quitting smoking.

Nicopouches.fr's tip for quitting smoking: make an appointment with a healthcare professional before you start to stop smoking, to discuss and establish the best strategies for quitting.

Use nicotine substitutes

Despite popular belief, nicotine is not a carcinogenic substance. The dangers of smoking are in fact caused by the additives added by cigarette manufacturers to the composition of tobacco. In fact, it's the combustion of tobacco and these texture and flavor agents that release toxic gases, tars and heavy metals into your lungs, leading to cancer. 

However, nicotine is an addictive molecule, and stopping it abruptly can trigger withdrawal syndromes. So, in addition to the advice given above, the best way to achieve a successful withdrawal is to gradually reduce your nicotine intake. Numerous high-quality nicotine substitutes are available to help you gradually reduce your nicotine intake. Nicotine pouches*, e-liquids for electronic cigarettes (always opt for AFNOR-certified e-liquids); patches, chewing gum... These tobacco-free solutions enable you to continue consuming nicotine without exposing yourself to the harmful effects of burning dangerous substances.

Nicopouches.fr's tip for the best cigarette substitutes: Consult our guide to choosing the right nicotine level for your nicotine pouches.

Keep your goal in mind

Smoking cessation can be difficult. To help you stick with it, remind yourself of the reasons why you decided to quit. For your health, for the health of your loved ones by no longer forcing passive smoking on them, to save money, to be proud of your efforts, to show your determination. Everyone has their own reasons for giving up smoking, and so do you. World No-Tobacco Day is a wonderful springboard for starting your weaning and continuing afterwards. 

Nicopouches.fr's advice for successful smoking cessation: It's true that some days and moments can be more difficult than others. So, to keep going, remind yourself of your reasons for starting to quit, and keep your main objective in mind: to stop smoking altogether. Smoking cessation is a long and difficult battle, but its outcome will be a happy one. Treat every hour, every day spent without smoking as a success, and every additional day as a new challenge.

Conclusion

Remember: successful smoking cessation means overcoming your physical addiction to nicotine, and breaking the rituals and gestures associated with smoking. By planning your smoking cessation, you'll be more likely to succeed in leaving the world of cigarettes behind for good.

Smoking cessation is a long and difficult effort, but one that pays off, of course. You are likely to encounter difficulties. Plan your stop-smoking and continue to apply your countermeasures, surround yourself, use nicotine substitutes, and always keep your main objective in mind to maintain your motivation. 

* The nicotine contained in this product is highly addictive. Its use by non-smokers is not recommended. Exclusively intended for sale to adults.