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We Can Quit

Supporting Australians on their journey to a smoke-free life with prescribed, TGA-registered nicotine vaping products. All prescriptions issued by TGA Authorised Prescribers.

Quick Links

  • How it works
  • Quitting resources
  • FAQs
  • Re-script?

Information

  • About
  • What to expect
  • Contact
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of service
  • Sitemap
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We Can Quit provides a practitioner-led online assessment to help you quit smoking. All assessments are reviewed by AHPRA-registered practitioners and TGA Authorised Prescribers. Any treatment is determined by your practitioner and should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional to support quitting smoking. Any discussion of nicotine vaping products occurs only where clinically appropriate and directly between a patient and their treating practitioner or pharmacist.

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15 Foods & Drinks That Can Help You Quit Smoking and Beat Nicotine Cravings

Discover what foods can help smokers quit. Explore 15 science-backed foods and drinks for nicotine cravings and start your doctor-led quit plan.

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Does Smoking Cause Lung Cancer? Examining the Correlation, Cellular Damage, and Non-Smoker Risks

Explore the correlation between smoking and lung cancer, how smoke mutates cellular DNA, why non-smokers get lung cancer, and how quitting heals lungs.

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Nicotine Effects on Female Reproductive Hormones and Fertility: Clinical Realities and Recovery

Discover how nicotine and tobacco smoke disrupt female reproductive hormones, lower ovarian reserve, delay conception, and how quitting restores fertility.

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How to Get a Nicotine Vape Prescription in Australia: The Complete Guide

Learn how to get a nicotine vape prescription in Australia. Compare OTC vs doctor-led options and start your $45 online assessment.

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Does Smoking Damage the Skin? How Tobacco Makes You Look Older

Curious how smoking affects your complexion? Discover how tobacco breaks down collagen, causes premature aging, and how quitting restores skin health.

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How to Deal with Headaches and Dizziness When You Stop Smoking: 12 Practical Tips

Wondering how to deal with headaches and dizziness when you stop smoking? Discover 12 practical tips to ease nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

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Quitting Alone vs Quitting with Support: What Works Best?

Comparing quitting alone vs quitting with support? Discover pros, cons, difficulty levels, and why doctor-guided quit plans increase success.

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What Is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and How Does It Work?

What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and how does it work? Discover types, brain mechanics, combination tips, and doctor-led quit pathways.

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Does Smoking Increase Heart Rate? Understanding the Physiological Impact

Discover how smoking affects your pulse and blood pressure. Learn the clinical facts behind nicotine and heart rate, plus how fast your heart recovers when you quit.

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Can You Buy IQOS and HEETS or TEREA Sticks Locally in Australian Tobacconists?

Asking if you can legally buy IQOS, HEETS, or TEREA sticks in Australia? Learn the local laws concerning heated tobacco.

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How to Legally Transition From Cigarettes to Vapes in Australia

Ready to quit cigarettes? Learn Australia's TGA laws for legal vaping, avoid illegal black-market vapes, and switch safely through a pharmacy.

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How to Deal With Stress Without Smoking: Conquering Smoking Anxiety

Feel anxious after quitting cigarettes? Discover 6 practical, smoke-free strategies to calm your mind, defeat cravings, and relieve stress naturally.

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The Health Risks of Illegal Vapes: What Australians Need to Know

What the TGA says about the health risks of vaping, unlawful vape supply and where to find support to quit.

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Does Smoking 1–2 Cigarettes a Day Increase Cancer Risk? The Science of the "Safe Threshold" Myth

Think smoking just 1-2 cigarettes a day is safe? Read what longitudinal clinical data reveals about light smoking, DNA damage, and true cancer risks.

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Why Am I Coughing More After I Stopped Smoking?

Coughing more after giving up cigarettes? Read the verbatim clinical data explaining how your lungs heal, cilia regrow, and clear out old tar.

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Why Am I So Angry and Irritable After Quitting Smoking? The Brain Chemistry of Withdrawal

Find yourself snapping at everyone after giving up cigarettes? Read the uncompromised clinical truth about nicotine withdrawal, brain chemistry, and rage.

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Miss the physical ritual of smoking? Learn how to trick your brain, manage nervous hand energy, and conquer oral cravings without picking up unwanted weight.

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Should you quit smoking abruptly or slowly cut down first? Here’s a study that proves why making a clean break is superior.

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8 Quick Facts You Should Know About Nicotine Pouches

Curious about nicotine pouches? Discover how they work, how they differ from tobacco, and what the official Australian TGA rules say about buying them.

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From 20 minutes to 15 years, discover the remarkable health improvements your body experiences at every stage after you stop smoking.

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A comprehensive guide to Australia's nicotine vaping regulations, covering what's legal, what's changed, and how to access nicotine vapes through the proper prescription pathway.