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Young people often start smoking because they think it’s glamorous and grown up, and don’t think that they’ll be smoking for life. But don’t underestimate the addictive nature of nicotine. It’s not like shopping or chocolate – nicotine is as addictive as heroin and cocaine.

Seventy percent of adult smokers started when they were aged 11-15 – do you think they all thought they’d carry on for so long? Stopping smoking is not easy and the best solution is never to start in the first place.

Facts and Figures

  • 80% of smokers try their first cigarette between the ages of 11-15
  • -1% of 11 year olds smoke, compared with 22% of 15 year olds
  • 60% of young people believe they can smoke for a few years and then quit
  • Children are more likely to smoke if one or both of their parents smoke

Vitality Health and Wellbeing

Vitality Health and Wellbeing is the new name for Stop Smoking Services in South West Essex. As well as running Stop Smoking Services, we also deliver the Healthy Living programmes, including weight management, healthy eating and physical fitness.

Have you ever thought about giving up smoking? Are you worried what your Parents might say?

At Vitality we offer a completely confidential service helping you to understand why cigarettes are harmful to you and those around you, as well as supporting you to give them up. We have lots of trained advisers in local pharmacies as well as in most schools! We can offer lots of different types of help, from Nicotine patches and gum to inhalators and sprays!

If you are worried about smoking, thinking about giving up, or just have some questions, we are here to help. Just call our freephone number on 0800 077 8000 or visit www.lovevitality.org

Parents, are you worried about how your smoking may be affecting your children? Have you been thinking about giving up?

Vitality has lots of different ways to help you kick the habit. We run regular drop-in services in your area, as well as friendly stop smoking groups. We have trained advisors in most local pharmacies and at the end of the phone.

If you are interested in giving up smoking, or just want to find out more, please give us a call on 0800 077 8000 or visit www.lovevitality.org

Here to Help

Tom High is the Young Persons Coordinator for Tobacco Control at Vitality. He coordinates Stop Smoking Groups in schools, drop-ins at local health Centers and perform workshops and presentations in various youth, community and school based settings. If you are interested in any of the work we do in South West Essex, or are interested in arranging any Stop Smoking Sessions, please contact Tom direct at:

email Tom or call 01708 805080