Tag Archives: withdrawal
Stopping Smoking: Guide
The health benefits of stopping smoking start within hours of putting out the last cigarette. Using a combination of medication and behavioural support can substantially increase the chances of successfully quitting.
March 2020.
Nicotine and Addiction
A comprehensive look at why and how nicotine is so addictive. This fact sheet examines the mental and physical aspects of nicotine addiction. August 2018.
Joint briefing: Managing nicotine withdrawal in police custody
This joint briefing by ASH, NCSCT and PHE is designed for police custody officers. Its purpose is to share good practice around managing nicotine withdrawal of detainees whilst they are in police custody.
Joint briefing: Managing nicotine withdrawal in police custodyRecent Posts
Fifteen Smokefree Years: Public support in England for measures to reduce the harm of smoking
On July 1st 2007, radical new legislation came into force in England prohibiting smoking in all enclosed workplaces and public …
15 years after the smoking ban Government policy still lags behind public opinion
1st July 2022 NEW data released today (1st July) shows the level of public support for action on smoking continues …New report finds smoking is a cause of depression and schizophrenia
20th June 2022 Smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by …Public mental health and smoking: A framework for action
A joint report published by ASH and the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Public Mental Health Implementation Centre. The report is a …Regional press releases: Khan Review would reduce early deaths and inequality
See below for regional press releases on the publication of Javed Khan’s Independent Review of the government’s ambition to make …
