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Quit smoking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

World No Tobacco Day 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated on May 31st, highlighting the importance of understanding the real risks of smoking in all its forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THIS YEAR’S THEME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PROPOSED BY THE WHO<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LET’S UNMASK ITS ATTRACTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s fight tobacco and nicotine addiction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

MUNICIPALITIES OF SPAIN<\/p>They have launched various initiatives to raise public awareness.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Among these, the prevention of tobacco and electronic vaping device use stands out, thereby promoting healthy habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quitting smoking is very beneficial; in fact, the effects are almost immediate: physical and mental health improve significantly in the first few weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PROFESSIONAL HELP IN HEALTH CENTERS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

QUIT SMOKING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Healthcare professionals are very aware of the initial difficulty involved in making that decision, so primary care health centers have mechanisms in place to help people quit smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, they have multiple support mechanisms available in primary care centers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to create a society informed about the risks; for this reason, professionals are increasingly involved in directing their efforts towards prevention and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The future is in our hands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tobacco use causes more than seven million deaths worldwide each year<\/strong> and is one of the greatest preventable health risks, but the lack of concrete figures hinders the full impact of this message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we can state unequivocally that tobacco control and prevention saves lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increasingly strict policies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each year, stricter policies seem to increase the likelihood that people will try to quit smoking; warnings, higher taxes, and smoking bans in public spaces are the most common measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But ultimately, success depends on individual factors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quitting smoking is a personal decision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s not solely a matter of willpower, the social environment, living conditions, and the political framework of one’s country of origin also play a significant role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the person trying to quit smoking is surrounded by smokers, their chances of success are reduced, as is their level of nicotine dependence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicotine dependence and the habits associated with smoking make quitting much more than just a matter of willpower.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts explain why withdrawal occurs, which treatments are most effective, and the strategies that increase the likelihood of quitting smoking for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUITTING SMOKING IS A CHALLENGE<\/p>Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult challenges to face.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Quit Smoking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sooner you do it, the better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not just about quitting the habit, but about confronting a physical and psychological addiction that alters brain function and becomes ingrained in daily routines. For this reason, relapses are common, and few manage to maintain their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposals to facilitate detoxification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motivation is key to starting a change: <\/strong>arguments such as “health care”, “saving” and “independence” from addiction are the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual support for smokers<\/strong>, both from professionals and family members; as well as undertaking joint challenges with friends and family; spouses or partners, who are also smokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They point out that quitting smoking cold turkey isn’t always the most effective strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical evidence shows that the chances of success increase when the process includes professional support and treatment to manage withdrawal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is quitting smoking so difficult?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking is not solely dependent on chemical addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smoking also becomes associated with specific times of day: drinking coffee, driving, spending time with friends, or dealing with stressful situations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why, even after overcoming physical withdrawal, certain triggers can reignite the urge to smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This combination of dependence and learned habits explains why relapses are frequent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What happens in the body when a person stops smoking?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The difficulty in quitting smoking begins in the brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicotine produces chemical changes that generate a momentary sensation of pleasure and relaxation; but over time, the body develops a dependence and needs to consume more to obtain the same effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a person quits smoking, the body reacts to the absence of nicotine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This reaction is known as withdrawal syndrome and usually appears a few hours after the last cigarette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms reach their peak between the second and third day, although they tend to gradually decrease in the following weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the most frequent complaints are:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n