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Fact or Myth

being smoke free

Want to sort fact from fiction? We set the record straight about smoking myths...

Find out what's fact and what's not - Click here to play Fact or Myth

Myth - I want to quit but smoking keeps me thin

Myth - But I just can’t say no when my friends offer me a smoke

Myth - I’m only a social smoker. I’m not addicted, I can quit whenever I want to

Myth - Smoking makes me look mature

Myth - Smoking helps me relax

Myth - Smoking is cool

Myth - Smoking won’t do anything to me until I’m older

Myth - Weaker tasting cigarettes in lighter coloured packets are safer to smoke than regular cigarettes

Myth - It’s not like I’m hurting anyone but myself by smoking

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