Smokers advised to quit after New Year

29 Dec 2008, 10:48 am   -   Source: AAP
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Smokers intent on butting out for good have been told to wait until the holiday season is over.

Smokers intent on butting out for good have been told to wait until the holiday season is over.

Quit, a help service for smokers wanting to stop, says smokers making a New Year's resolution should wait two weeks into the new year so their plan doesn't get lost in the busy holiday season.

Quitline manager Ian Ferretter said the delay would give smokers extra time to prepare themselves for quitting.

"Quitting smoking is the perfect way to kick off 2009," he said.

"But our advice to smokers is sometimes waiting a few weeks makes all the difference and gives you the best shot at a successful quit attempt."

Mr Ferretter said while the New Year is a popular time for smokers to try to kick the habit, temptations of the festive season also make it one of the hardest times.

Mr Ferretter said smokers shouldn't be too disheartened if their first attempt in the holiday season doesn't go as planned.

"We know the overwhelming majority of smokers want to quit, but it can often take multiple attempts to quit successfully."

Mr Ferretter said Quit offered free support and guidance to smokers aiming to quit for good.

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