Nicotine addiction adds up to a substantial yearly expense even before health and wellbeing costs are factored in.

Do the math on cost alone. Maybe you can save enough in a year to go on a nice vacation instead?

Did you know that smoking isn't just hard on your lungs? After 12 hours of not smoking the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal, and after just 1 year of not smoking your risk of Coronary Heart Disease is about half that of a smoker's.

(source: World Health Organization)

Between the obvious money saving and health benefits alone, it's worth it to quit using nicotine. Did you know that you can also experience improved sense of smell and taste, as well as better circulation? Quitting also lowers the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration, and lowers the frequency of coughing or wheezing.

Start living your best life, nicotine free.

(source: MedlinePlus)

Make sure you choose the right tool for the job.

A general guideline is:

If you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, choose a 4 mg product.

If you smoke your first cigarette after 30 minutes of waking up, choose a 2 mg product.

Only use as directed.

Using NRT products as directed while participating in a support program can double your chance to successfully quit smoking.*

Surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed. You are not alone in this.

*Many people require several quit attempts to stop smoking.

Smoking isn't just an addiction, it's a habit as well. If you smoke in regular places, avoid those places for a while if possible. If you enjoy a cigarette with a beer, abstain from alcohol until you aren't as tempted. Breaking habits can be as simple as changing up your normal routine from time to time.

(source: MedlinePlus)