Quitting nicotine is hard – really hard. But with a good reason and the right mindset, it is possible.
The cravings, the triggers, the setbacks – they don’t last forever. It gets better, and the life that follows is worth every effort.
This World No Tobacco Day, we acknowledge the struggle and the strength it takes to stop. If you need extra support along the way, products like Nicorette® can help manage withdrawal and keep you moving forward.
Deceptive marketing practices are used by the tobacco and nicotine industry, especially tactics targeting youth, and we would like to raise awareness of the health dangers masked by the allure of flavoured products, slick packaging, and false “safer alternative” claims.
Despite a 40% decline in self-reported smoking since 1995, over 7 million South Africans still smoke, and tobacco-related illnesses claim 44,000 lives annually. South Africa continues to face a quadruple burden of disease, and tobacco remains a key preventable risk factor for morbidity and early mortality.
Adolescents and young adults are increasingly drawn in by flavours, influencers, and the illusion of safety. These products are often seen as fashionable or less harmful, despite being addictive and still linked to serious long-term health risks, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, weakened immune systems, and neurological effects.
Begin your journey to a smoke-free future with Nicorette.
The Nicorette range of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products are clinically proven to help you quit smoking . They aim to help you quit for good by providing a low level of nicotine to help reduce unpleasant withdrawal effects that may occur when you quit smoking.
Find the right product for you – choose from mouth sprays , patches and gum.
Click the button below to download a PDF with tips that may help with managing withdrawal effects (Page 2).
No matter where you are on your journey – thinking about quitting, trying again, or celebrating another day smoke-free – know that every effort counts. Be kind to yourself, stay focused on your why, and reach out for support when you need it. A smoke-free future is not just possible – it’s yours to claim.
