Medicines to treat nicotine dependence

Learn how over the counter and prescription medicines, along with professional quit services, can help you quit smoking and vaping.

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Vaping

Vaping can cause harm to your health. There are laws in place about buying vapes and where you can use them. Learn more.

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Quitting vaping: the health reasons why you should give up vaping

Thinking of quitting vaping? Having a reason can make it easier. Improving your health is a common motive. Here’s how quitting can boost your health.

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Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting will give your baby the best start in life.

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Smoking and Vaping

Find out about how to quit smoking and vaping, including the health benefits and medicines and lifestyle changes that can support you.

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Passive smoking and vaping

Passive smoke and vapour can damage your health if you breathe it in, especially for babies, children and pregnant women. Learn about the risks.

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My QuitBuddy app

Quitting smoking and vaping can be difficult but My QuitBuddy is here to help you every step of the way. Designed to deliver you support in a way best-suited to you, My QuitBuddy helps you get, and stay, smoke-free and vape-free.

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Quitting smoking and vaping

Quitting smoking and vaping will improve your health and reduce any health risks, such as cancer. Learn about the different methods like NRT.

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Addiction withdrawal

You may have withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit alcohol, drugs, smoking or vaping. Read more about quitting or withdrawing from a substance.

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How to talk to your kids about vaping

1 in 5 people aged 18–24 years (non-smokers) have tried vapes. Learn the facts about vaping and how to talk to your kids it.

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Pinnaplasty (adult)

This procedure permanently makes the ears sit closer to the sides of the head.

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Heart palpitations

When you have palpitations you are suddenly aware of your heartbeat. Read about the causes, related symptoms and what to do if you have palpitations.

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Drug overdose

A drug overdose is when you take more of a drug than your body can handle. Learn how to recognise, respond to, and prevent a drug overdose.

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Stimulant drugs

Stimulants are a class of drugs that make you feel more alert or energetic. They include drugs such as caffeine, some medicines, ice and cocaine.

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Sleep

Sleep is important for your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Learn about sleep stages, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.

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Gynaecomastia surgery

Surgery for gynaecomastia is an operation to remove excess tissue from your chest.

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Drugs in sport

Using drugs to give your performance an edge can also affect your health. Learn more about what damage drugs can do to your health.

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Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally made in your body. It helps to control how and when you sleep. It can be taken as a medicine if you have sleep problems.

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Excessive worry

We all have short bursts of worry about a hard situation, but excessive worry is constant or over-the-top and can concern multiple areas of life.

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Lumbar laminectomy

Lumbar spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your lower back. This may cause pain or weakness in your legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent your symptoms getting worse.

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Lumbar microdiscectomy

A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.

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Bunion surgery

If you have a bunion that is causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your big toe and make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe.

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Surgery for problems of the small toes

If you have problems with your small toes that are causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your toes and help make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe.

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Underlying causes of vomiting

Your vomiting may be due to many reasons. Learn more about different causes of vomiting such as infections, migraine, and medical treatments.

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Can medicines be addictive?

Some medicines can be addictive. You can become dependent on a medicine. Find out the difference. Learn how to avoid becoming addicted to medicines.

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Manage your health in your 40s

Be aware of the health conditions that affect people in their 40s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

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What is addiction?

Addiction is a strong urge to use or do something despite harm. Learn its signs, causes, and treatments, plus where to seek support and help.

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Manage your health in your 50s

Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

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Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of some common health conditions. Find out their symptoms, how to prevent them and stay healthy.

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