Kicking the Habit: Techie Tips from Your Local Chemist

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So, listen up, I’ve got the lowdown on how our very own community pharmacists are shaking things up in the world of quitting smoking. Crazy as it sounds, around 8 million people kick the bucket each year due to tobacco-related causes – and get this, not all of them are even smokers! Loads are just catching the fallout from second-hand smoke. And out of all those trying to kick the habit to the curb, only about 30% have the right tools at their disposal to make it stick.

Now, drumroll, please… Enter the World Health Organization (WHO for short). These clever clogs have cooked up a plan for a tobacco cessation consortium – sounds swanky, doesn’t it? They’re all about getting techy tools out there worldwide to help people snuff out their last smoke, once and for all.

Your neighbourhood chemist is upping their game, becoming an ace up your sleeve in the battle against cigarettes. Picture this: they’re dishing out tech advice with a side of friendly banter about your health. You could be having a natter about your cold on a video call with a pharmacist who’ll also clue you in on the latest digital methods to quit puffing away – talk about modern!

And guess what? Our trusty National Health Service is even on board, making sure these life-changing chats are more accessible.

There’s this fab thing happening with free apps like QuitGuide and quitSTART – your very own pocket pals that guide you through the cravings and help you stay on track. They’re loaded with features, tracking your progress and giving you a boost when you need it most. Dead handy, right? Users reckon these apps are a breeze to use, with quitSTART stealing the show for keeping them engaged.

For the folk who are still rocking flip phones or can’t be doing with apps, there’s a sweet solution – the National Texting Portal in the USA. It’s like having your supporter cheering you on through texts, whenever you need it – just keep your eyes peeled for those message and data costs.

Long story short, your pharmacist is now your go-to tech whizz, lighting the path to a smoke-free future. It’s like healthy living has met tech innovation, and the result is hanging out at your local pharmacy. Quitting smoking might be a proper battle, but with these techy tips and your pharmacist backing you, you’re well set for a win.

And let’s give a shoutout to the brains behind the info, like Jennifer Gershman, a wizard of a pharmacist soaking up the sun in South Florida and dropping knowledge bombshells in the Pharmacy Times. She’s like the cool aunt everyone wishes they had, in the know about all things tech and health.

That’s all for now. Tip your hat to those mixing up clever health tech, and here’s to clearer lungs and smoke-free living, all thanks to the techy magic from our local healthcare heroes. Catch ya later!