Thinking about quitting

It's up to you whether or not you decide to quit smoking.

Percentage of smokers in Northern Ireland who would like to quit.

If you’re reading this page, the chances are you’re thinking about quitting too.

When thinking about quitting, it sometimes helps to understand why you smoke in the first place. We asked some smokers their reasons for smoking and have put together a list – Why do you smoke? Maybe you can identify with some of these reasons.

Thinking about quitting is the first step on the journey to becoming a non-smoker.

Why not take our test – What stage are you at? – and find out what you should do next.