Are you hooked?
Can’t stop smoking?
A new website may offer you the help you need.
In October this year, the government is going to raise the legal minimum age for buying tobacco in England and Wales from 16 to 18 years of age. On July 1st 2007, the smoke free legislation will be introduced across England and six months after Wales becomes smoke free on April 2nd.
The truth about smoking has been revealed on www.quitbecause.org.uk, the new site created by young people.
"Knowing that there are over 4,000 chemicals in a cigarette, including ammonia which is also used in rat poison, is just one of many facts that help young people make an informed choice. We sought the views of hundreds of young people before creating this interactive site,” explains Liz Hughes, one of QUIT's youth advisors.
Informative and controversial smoking issues are included on the site.
Plus, sections on the effects of smoking on the body, facts and myths and free postcards and stickers.
You can ring the Quitline 0800 002200 or email quit@quitbecause.org.uk for help.
www.quitbecause.org.uk is sponsored by Boots. |
