The iQuit guide library
Quit smoking guides, science and motivation
Practical, research-backed articles for every stage of quitting, from choosing a method and planning your quit day to handling cravings and staying smoke-free.
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Can You Cut a Nicotine Patch in Half? What Labels Say
Can you cut a nicotine patch in half? Every label checked says no. Here’s what the label says, why it matters, and…
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Quit Smoking App Ireland: HSE QUIT Plus Daily Tracking
HSE QUIT gives free NRT and a stop-smoking adviser in Ireland. How to combine it with an app that tracks your progress…
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Quitting Smoking and Menopause: Hot Flashes and Timing
Does smoking make menopause and hot flashes worse? The evidence on earlier menopause, hot flash risk, HRT and clot risk, and why…
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How to Use a Nicotine Inhaler Correctly (2026)
How to use a nicotine inhaler correctly: puff technique, cartridge loading, UK vs US dosing limits, combining with a patch, and stepping…
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Smoking During Pregnancy Statistics 2026: Rates and Quitting
US and England smoking-in-pregnancy rates from CDC and NHS data, the true year behind each figure, and how many women quit or…
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My QuitBuddy Review 2026: Australia’s Free Quit App
My QuitBuddy review: Australia’s free government-published quit app, real store ratings, Quitline integration, and how it compares to iQuit.
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Quit Smoking Journal Prompts: 30 Days of Writing
Thirty days of quit-smoking journal prompts organized by week, plus prompts for after a slip and turning your entries into a personal…
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Are Herbal Cigarettes Safer? Nicotine-Free Smoke Facts
Are herbal cigarettes safer? No: peer-reviewed research shows they still burn plant material, delivering tar and carbon monoxide similar to tobacco.
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Nicotine Patch Vivid Dreams: Why They Happen, What to Do
Nicotine patch vivid dreams are a recognized effect. The label’s own fix, when to worry, and how to keep sleep quality without…
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Employer Quit Smoking Programs: What’s Covered in 2026
Many employers already cover cessation coaching, NRT, or a vendor program you’re not using. What’s typically covered, surcharge limits, and privacy.
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Bleeding Gums After Quitting Smoking: Why It Happens
Why gums often bleed more after quitting smoking, how nicotine masked gum disease, and when to see a dentist instead of assuming…
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How to Stop Chain Smoking: An Hourly Step-Down Plan
Smoking 30-40 a day? Build an hourly step-down schedule, match your NRT to a heavy habit, and set a quit date once…

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