How to quit smoking, when you don't really want to!
A comprehensive evidence based smoking cessation video guide, for those that are 'just not ready' to quit.
Where can I download this guide?
You can purchase the video guide for a very small fee - the cost of about 3 cigarettes in Australia, from Vimeo.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's common for people to feel this way, yet at the same time still ideally preferring to be a non-smoker, if they thought they could be one. Often, barriers get in the way, such as smoking to manage stress, or just feeling like 'I'm missing out' on the enjoyment of smoking. This guide addresses many of those barriers as well as taking a slower approach: by comfortably reducing smoking first, using the science of managing nicotine dependence.
Yes. As long as someone has a reasonable understanding of the English language and acknowledges that the guide originates from Australia. (Meaning some words of phrases used may differ from a persons usual understanding). Viewers should also be aware that the general information provided around pharmacotherapy is based on guidance, rules and regulations in Australia, which may differ to another country. This variation is explained in the guide.
Currently, there is a small cost for the guide.
There are plans to eventually provide a free 'advertisement based' version.
Yes. Here are some key points:
- Although designed to directly assist people that smoke, the guide can also be used as a education and training tool, teaching how more complex interventions can be delivered.
- The guide is built around evidence based science, translating this evidence into a straightforward format.
- The guide is developed by a very experienced clinician, educator and researcher.
No. Vaping is not mentioned as part of the plan in this guide. The guide's focus is on addressing barriers to quitting and using practical, behavioural strategies to manage smoking risk. The pharmaceutical products mentioned as part of the plan are Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Varenicline, both of which are known as 'first line' treatments in Australia.
About the guide
Many people that smoke ideally want to be non-smokers, yet at the same time, feel 'not ready' to quit. It's completely normal to feel unmotivated or lack confidence in being able to permanently stop smoking. Many self-help quit smoking guides assume a person is already motivated to quit. This guide is designed to assist even if you feel not ready to quit or can't be bothered putting in too much of an effort at the moment.