The reasons to stop smoking are numerous. Quitting tobacco will improve your health, your finances, your self-esteem and your everyday life in ways you may never have imagined.
Whether you are a casual one-a-day smoker or a lifetime pack-a-day smoker, quitting is not an easy process. However, the more you learn about your options and mentally prepare for quitting, the smoother the process will be. With the right action plan tailored to your needs, you can break the addiction, manage your cravings and join the millions of people who have kicked the habit for good.
For support to help you stop smoking, contact us.
Effective conversations with teens about vaping
The old playbook for parenting—catch them in the act, confiscate the device, and ground them for a month—is failing when it comes to vaping. Why? Because vaping isn't just a [...]
Don’t be fooled: All forms of smoking can kill
Smoking is a gamble with your life, regardless of the device you use. There are no safe alternatives, whether it is vaping or smoking a hookah…they all have unique health [...]
Cannabis Use in the Workplace: A Growing Concern
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, or dagga, has gained widespread acceptance in recent years, with legalisation or decriminalisation in many parts of the world. While research has shown potential [...]
Catch your breath – kicking the habit of smoking and vaping
As World No Tobacco Day approaches, a pressing issue captures our attention – the dramatic rise in e-cigarette usage among youth. While efforts have traditionally aimed at curbing tobacco consumption, [...]
A Breath of Fresh Air: Embracing a Smoke-Free Life for a Healthier Heart
We completely understand that giving up smoking can be an incredibly challenging journey, and LifeAssist is here to offer you support every step of the way. It's important to recognise [...]
Impact of drugs and alcohol on your family – and how to get help
People who abuse drugs or alcohol often don’t realise the impact on those around them. The family may witness the user fly into drunken rages, experience rapid weight loss, or [...]
Health is wealth
Good health is our greatest source of wealth. Without it, we would not have the energy, strength and confidence to succeed, to love and to enjoy life. Without it, we [...]
Consumer Tip
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day – the perfect time to quit smoking for good. Smoking is a costly habit, both financially and physically. Take this day as an [...]
Consumer Tip
Quitting smoking is one of the kindest things you can do for your body. Cigarettes contain approximately 7,000 toxic chemicals and compounds, which find their way into your system every [...]
Caring Families
Smokers should be aware that their habit doesn’t only affect them, but also those they love and live with. Smokers produce second-hand smoke, via exhaled mainstream (active) smoke, as well [...]
How Smoking Damages Brain Health
Everyone knows smoking is bad for your lungs, but have you thought about the toll it takes on your brain? Research has shown that smoking can interfere with important cognitive [...]
Could that cough be lung cancer?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. On the bright side, with widespread awareness of [...]