Clinic Located On College Campus Helps Students Stop Smoking

According to a latest revelation, thirteen college students from Dubai Men’s College at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) have taken help from a quit smoking clinic located on the campus and triggered off smoking cessation successfully.

Health authorities from the UAE are dealing with the increasing use of shisha or dokha, cigarettes or other tobacco products by the young generation.

 

The staff members, students and the team from the clinic have talked to Gulf News about the students` triggering off smoking cessation.

 

Source:  gulfnews.com, date 24^th May 2013

New NHS Quit Smoking Clinic Gets Ready To Help Smokers In Ottery

 A new stop smoking clinic in Ottery is offering assistance to smokers who are eager to trigger off smoking cessation. Starting from 7^th February, Thursday, the clinic provides personalized and confidential support to smokers aged 16 or more who are enthusiastic to quit cigarette smoking.

 

Sarah Leggatt, the leading adviser of the clinic, states that the quit smoking clinic is now able to help Ottery residents stop smoking forever.

 

The Health Promotion Devon team from the “Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is responsible for operating the quit smoking sessions. The clinic is a part of the Devon Stop Smoking Service and it will begin offering services from 10am to noon on Thursdays.  

Research results have made it apparent that a smoker is four times more prone to quit smoking by opting for support offered by the NHS. Hence, it is important for all smokers to get help from localized clinics. 

 

Source: sidmouthherald.co.uk, Date: 13^th February 2013