Whether you're a social smoker or consume a couple of packets a day, the new year is the perfect time to give up the habit that's not just killing your bank balance.
It's that time of year when we all plan to change our lives for good, but the combination of cold, dark nights, hard work and the January blues mean it's often not easy. However, quitting smoking is one thing that should not be put on the back-burner. Every year, 5,200 people die from diseases caused by tobacco use.
"Research shows that 70pc of smokers want to quit smoking so remember that you are not alone," says Kevin O'Hagan, cancer prevention manager at the Irish Cancer Society. "We know however that quitting smoking can be difficult and it is a different experience for every smoker. With the right support, you can quit smoking for good."
Source: Vicki Notaro, Irish Independent, 12/01/16