Firstly, congratulations! Pat yourself on the back, give yourself a high five – ok, don’t because that looks odd and sort of painful. But recognise that deciding to quit is one of the hardest steps, but one of the best things you can do!

From the day you stop smoking, think of yourself as a non smoker.  Check out the benefits of quitting.

There are many youth friendly services around Australia that can assist you to quit smoking and can provide you with great information. 

Youth friendly services to help you quit smoking

You can call the national Quitline number on 13 7848. Here are some other useful websites: 

• www.quitbecauseyoucan.org.au  
• www.quit.org.au
• www.myspace.com/theeighty
• www.reachout.com.au  
• www.cyh.com  

To find out how dependent you are on tobacco, complete the addiction questionnaire.