Quitting smoking 'reduces anxiety levels'
Conclusion
This study found that, overall, quitting smoking at six months was associated with a moderate reduction in anxiety levels, while failing to quit was associated with a small increase in anxiety.
However, the researchers did this by carrying out a secondary analysis of a trial which had recruited adults who wanted to quit smoking and randomised them to different nicotine replacement doses to help them quit.
As part of this trial various assessments were made, including measuring the participants' anxiety at the start of the study and during follow-up.
The current research used this data. However, it is likely ...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Mental health Source Type: news
Update to information on NHS Stop Smoking Quit Kits (England)
Following the launch of NHS Stop Smoking Kits in England earlier this year the Department of Health have advised that the nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) offer ended on 31 March and that DH will only be able to honour requests for NRT received by 31 March.
If pharmacies still have Quit (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - April 5, 2011 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
