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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Smoking Statistics Ireland 2026: Latest Healthy Ireland Data
Ireland’s smoking rate is 17% in the 2025 Healthy Ireland survey, over 3x the 5% target set for this year. Full breakdown…
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quitSTART App Review 2026: Free NCI App vs iQuit
quitSTART app review: free, government-built (NCI/Smokefree.gov) quit-smoking app with badges and craving tools. Honest comparison against iQuit.
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One Year Smoke-Free: How to Mark Your Quit Anniversary
One year smoke-free: what it actually means physically, why anniversaries carry a real relapse risk, and ways to mark the day without…
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Carbon Monoxide Breath Test: What Your Reading Means
Carbon monoxide breath test reading explained: what counts as a non-smoker level, why it can be high without smoking, and how fast…
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Is Secondhand Smoke Worse Than Smoking? The Real Answer
Is secondhand smoke worse than smoking? Sidestream smoke is more concentrated at the source, but that’s not the same as worse overall.…
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Quit Smoking App for Roll-Ups: Cost and Craving Data (2026)
Pack-based quit apps get roll-up smokers wrong. How to track by weight and cost, and why roll-ups aren’t the safer option they’re…
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Sinus Problems After Quitting Smoking: Why and How Long
Why sinus congestion and post-nasal drip often get worse before better after quitting smoking, how long it lasts, and when to see…
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How to Quit Smoking in Australia: Quitline and NRT (2026)
How to quit smoking in Australia: Quitline (13 7848), pharmacy NRT, GP prescriptions, vaping rules, and a first-week plan with your AUD…
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How Much Does Smoking Cost the NHS? 2026 Figures
ASH’s 2026 model puts smoking’s healthcare cost in England at £1.77bn a year, inside a £44.8bn total societal cost. Here’s what’s counted,…
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Swap to Stop Free Vape vs NRT: Which to Take in 2026
Swap to Stop free vape vs NRT: eligibility, what you receive, evidence on vaping vs NRT for quitting, and what to do…
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Quit Smoking Accountability Partner: How to Find One (2026)
How to find a quit-smoking accountability partner: who to ask, the exact ask, what to agree, and what the research actually says…
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Tar vs Nicotine: Which One Actually Harms You?
Tar vs nicotine: tar drives the cancer risk from smoking, while nicotine is the addictive part. Here is why that split matters…
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