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Why Is It So Difficult For Me to Quit Smoking?

Most smokers have tried at least once to quit smoking – often multiple times – and either failed miserably or…

July 23, 2026

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Quit Smoking Withdrawals or Cravings – What’s the Difference?

The terms quit smoking withdrawals and cravings are often used interchangeably, but they are actually quite different. In this article…

July 22, 2026

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How Big Tobacco is Targeting Women

The tobacco industry has long since employed various marketing strategies to target women and increase their tobacco product consumption, and…

July 22, 2026

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Is Smoking Making a Comeback?

The pandemic brought uncertainty; humans find comfort in routine, and with the upheaval of routine caused by the various lockdowns,…

July 9, 2026

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Alcohol Addiction Is Like A Computer Virus

Alcohol addiction can be devastating, much like a malicious ‘virus’ that attacks a computer, disrupting its proper functioning. And like…

July 9, 2026

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Small Business Origins Podcast

Natalie Clays sits down with John Kelley of Small Business Origins podcast. They discuss her smoking and quitting story, how…

March 5, 2024

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Wide Open Air Exchange 2SER

Natalie Clays sits down with Christine Gallagher of Wide Open Air Exchange and 2SER. They discuss their experiences and success…

September 25, 2023

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How I Quit Smoking With Allen Carr’s Easyway

6 hours that changed my life I loved smoking and was very, very good at it. For 20 years it…

June 21, 2023

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How to make your quit smoking resolution stick

It’s that time of year again, the start of a brand new year when we all vow to change our…

January 8, 2023

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Why Nicotine Patches Have a 94% Failure Rate

Yes, you read that correctly; the success rate of the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, sprays and lozenges is less than…

March 16, 2022