Stop Centres' Blog

21 Jul 10

Smoking? It's all in your head: Israeli researcher

A recent study at Tel Aviv University suggests that the urge to light up a "coffin nail" is more a psychological issue than one of a chemical dependency, which may make finding ways of quitting easier.

21 Jul 10

Can’t quit smoking? Blame your genes

Research suggests personalized medicine is the way to help those who struggle to quit

30 Jun 10

Flavoured smokes snuffed out in Canada

A new law, set to come into effect in July, aims to snuff out the sale of flavoured smokes while reducing the temptation among kids to take their first puff.

23 Jun 10

Expert describes tobacco smokescreen

MPs are being urged not to let tobacco companies self-regulate if they consider further reforms to tobacco laws.